Grandma Pizza
Grandma pizza grew on independent pizzeria and Italian restaurant menus by 41% from 2017-20. Let Grande Avorio® Fresh Mozzarella Loaf provide the flavor for your Grandma pizza that your patron’s have been looking for. *Datassential Menu Trends 2020 Recipe created by Tony Gemignani
Course: Pizzas
Grandma Pizza
Description
Ingredients
Instructions
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Slice 9 oz. Grande Avorio® into 9 slices.
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Pour 1 1/2 oz. olive oil into a 12-inch x 12-inch pan to coat the inside of the pan with oil.
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Place dough in pan, coat dough with oil.
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Push dough out to the ends of the pan and let rest for 1 hour in a warm area.
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Gently re-push dough out to the corners of your pan. Lightly dimple the dough with your fingertips.
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Par bake your pizza for 8 to 9 minutes at 500-550°F.
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Warm 5 oz. hand crushed plum tomato and 3 oz. tomato sauce and set aside.
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Remove pizza from oven, pour the remaining 1 oz. of oil around the sides of the pan. Top with 9 Grande Avorio® slices, leaving 1/2-inch border around the outer edge.
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Place pizza back into the oven and bake for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
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Remove pizza from oven and pan, slice into 9 slices and spread blended sauce diagonally across pie.
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Finish with salt, pepper, oregano, Grande Romano, basil, and garlic oil or olive oil.
Note
Yield: 12" x 12" Grandma Pizza
