Description
This flavorful Mushroom Pizza with Fresh Herbs features a perfectly crispy crust topped with a savory blend of sautéed mixed mushrooms, fragrant thyme and oregano, tangy goat cheese, and melted mozzarella. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives and a drizzle of olive oil, this white pizza is a delightful vegetarian meal that combines earthy mushrooms with creamy cheeses and aromatic herbs for an irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 ball Best Pizza Dough (or Food Processor Dough or Thin Crust Dough)
Mushroom Topping
- 1 1/2 cups sliced mixed mushrooms (such as baby bella aka cremini, button, shiitake, and oyster)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Cheese and Garnish
- 1 to 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- Additional fresh thyme sprigs for topping
For Baking
- Semolina flour or cornmeal, for dusting the pizza peel
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Follow the Best Pizza Dough recipe to prepare your dough. This process takes about 15 minutes for mixing and kneading, plus 45 minutes for resting to allow the dough to rise and develop texture.
- Preheat the Oven: Place a pizza stone inside your oven and preheat it to 500°F. Alternatively, if using a pizza oven, preheat it according to the manufacturer’s instructions to reach an optimal baking temperature.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Clean and slice the mixed mushrooms. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, chopped thyme and oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Sauté for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms become tender. Lower the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the Pizza Base: Lightly dust a pizza peel with semolina flour or cornmeal to prevent sticking. Stretch your rested dough into a circle using your hands or following a stretching guide. Transfer the dough gently onto the dusted pizza peel.
- Add Toppings: Brush a thin layer of olive oil over the pizza crust. Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the dough, followed by the sautéed mushrooms. Scatter crumbles of goat cheese over the top. Garnish with finely chopped chives and a few fresh thyme sprigs, then sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt to finish.
- Bake the Pizza: Use the pizza peel to carefully slide the topped pizza onto the preheated pizza stone in the oven. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy and the cheeses are melted and slightly browned. If using a pizza oven, baking may only take about 1 minute.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, slice into 8 pieces, and serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- This pizza is a white pizza featuring mozzarella, goat cheese, and fresh herbs instead of tomato sauce, offering a rich and herbaceous flavor.
- Using a pizza stone or pizza oven helps achieve a crispy crust and evenly cooked toppings.
- Semolina flour or cornmeal on the pizza peel prevents sticking and helps slide the pizza into the oven easily.
- Adjust the amount of goat cheese to your taste preferences for creaminess and tanginess.
- Fresh herbs like thyme, oregano, and chives add an aromatic, fresh dimension to the pizza.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 182.1 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.2 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
- Cholesterol: 7.5 mg
