Easily replicate Italian barbecue pizza at home
In the world of cuisine, there are always some unique dishes that can instantly capture people’s taste buds, and Elvis Pizza (Coletta’s Italian restaurant) is one of them. This delicious dish from Coletta’s Italian restaurant is not just a barbecue main dish, but more like a feast of taste and sight. Without the need to travel long distances to an Italian restaurant, today we will teach you how to replicate this irresistible Italian barbecue pizza at home and let the deliciousness bloom in your own kitchen.
1、 A delicious choice with high cost-effectiveness and rich nutrition
Imagine being able to make an Italian barbecue pizza that can be enjoyed by 6 people for just a small amount of money, with an average cost of only $2.26 per serving. The cost-effectiveness is simply unbeatable. Moreover, it is not only affordable, but also excellent in terms of nutrition. Each pizza contains approximately 37 grams of protein, which injects vitality into the body and helps with daily activities; 31 grams of fat, storing energy for the body; With a total of 883 calories, you can enjoy delicious food while feeling full. Many people have tried making it at home and have praised it endlessly. I believe you and your family and friends will also be deeply attracted by it, especially at family gatherings, it will definitely become the focus, just like it is popular at Father’s Day events.
2、 Food Preparation: Embark on a Delicious Journey
The preparation of ingredients is the crucial first step in replicating Italian barbecue pizza at home. When making dough, prepare an appropriate amount of warm water, which will be used to activate yeast and inject vitality into the dough fermentation. High quality flour is the core of the dough, and a simple combination with a little salt can add a basic flavor to the dough. In terms of ingredients, low moisture, partially skimmed mozzarella cheese shreds (highly recommended from Wisconsin, which can bring a rich and mellow cheese flavor to pizza) are essential. The addition of pasteurized cheddar cheese will make the cheese taste more diverse and rich. Of course, the protagonist’s grilled meat is of utmost importance. The 1 1/4 pound cooked and chopped pig shoulder meat, when heated, can instantly capture your olfactory nerves and become the soul of pizza. In addition, to make a unique barbecue sauce, it is necessary to prepare cloves, onions, extra virgin olive oil, mustard sauce, etc., which will collide in the pot to create wonderful flavor sparks. Vanilla ice cream, sweet cream, coriander seeds, poppy seeds, etc. can be added according to personal taste to bring a unique taste experience to pizza.
3、 Production process: Carefully crafted and delicious
1. Making dough: Slowly pour yeast into warm water, gently stir to fully dissolve the yeast, place in a warm corner and let it sit for a moment, waiting for the yeast to awaken. At the same time, pour the flour and salt into a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly with a mixing tool, and then dig a small hole in the center of the flour pile. Next, pour the activated yeast water, an appropriate amount of oil, and 3/4 cup of water into the small pit in sequence. Pick up a wooden spoon and stir gently and rhythmically until the mixture gradually solidifies into a rough dough that can naturally detach from the bowl wall. Transfer the dough to a cutting board sprinkled with a little flour and start the kneading journey. Use both hands to knead the dough repeatedly for 7 to 8 minutes. During this process, the dough will gradually become smooth and elastic. If you feel that the dough is a bit sticky, don’t worry, just sprinkle an appropriate amount of flour on it. Put the kneaded dough into a large mixing bowl lightly sprinkled with flour beforehand, cover it tightly with cling film, and then place it in a warm place with a warm kitchen towel. Wait patiently for 1 1/2 hours. During this period, the dough will quietly undergo magical changes, gradually expanding to twice its original volume. When the dough completes its first magnificent transformation, “awaken” it from the bowl and transfer it back to the cutting board. Gently knead for about 2 minutes to make the dough firmer. Subsequently, use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a round pancake with a diameter of 16 inches and a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Carefully place it in a 16 inch flat pizza tray, gently cover it with a clean towel, and let it ferment for a second time for about 45 minutes, laying a solid foundation for the deliciousness of the pizza.
2. Making barbecue sauce: Put all the ingredients needed to make barbecue sauce into a 2-quart flat bottomed pan and bring it to a boil over high heat. When the liquid in the pot is boiling, turn it to low heat and keep it slightly boiling for 20 minutes. During these long 20 minutes, it is necessary to occasionally pick up a spoon and stir it, allowing the flavors of various ingredients to fully blend together, like a lively flavor party. As soon as the time is up, move the pot away from the stove and carefully filter out the cloves and onions through a strainer to make the sauce purer. Place the sauce aside, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate in the refrigerator, waiting for it to shine in the subsequent pizza making. Barbecue sauce can be made 1 to 2 days in advance, and after completion, approximately 2 cups of sauce can be obtained. Its unique flavor will add a bright color to the pizza.
3. Assembling and baking pizza: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere inside. Firstly, take out the refrigerated barbecue sauce, scoop out one-third and evenly spread it on the fermented dough, avoiding the 1/2-inch edge area when applying. Next, mix the mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese in a certain proportion and sprinkle them evenly on top of the sauce, as if laying a dreamy cheese carpet on the pizza. Place the pizza in a preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes. During this brief yet crucial 10 minute period, the pizza undergoes a magical transformation, with the crust gradually turning golden and crispy, and the cheese beginning to bubble joyfully. After 10 minutes, carefully take out the pizza, spread the heated grilled meat evenly on the sparkling cheese, and then evenly cover the remaining barbecue sauce on the surface of the meat. Finally, place the pizza in the oven again and let the deliciousness further sublimate in the high temperature until the pizza presents a perfect color and aroma, and a delicious Italian barbecue pizza is done.
Recreating Italian barbecue pizza at home is not as complicated as imagined. As long as the ingredients are prepared and carefully crafted according to the steps, you can enjoy restaurant level delicious pizza at home. What are you waiting for? Step into the kitchen and embark on this delicious journey of replication.