This Prosciutto Burrata Pizza is the perfect combination of crispy artisan crust, creamy burrata cheese, delicate prosciutto, and fresh peppery arugula. Finished with melted mozzarella, a drizzle of olive oil, and aromatic herbs, every bite delivers rich Italian-inspired flavors and an irresistible cheesy texture. Perfect for pizza nights, family dinners, or entertaining guests, this gourmet homemade pizza looks impressive while being surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2¼ tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Toppings

• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 oz (120 g) prosciutto, thinly sliced
• 1 ball burrata cheese
• 1 cup fresh arugula (rocket)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
2. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
6. Roll the dough into a 12-inch pizza and place on a pizza stone or baking tray.
7. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
8. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
9. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy.
10. Remove from the oven and immediately add torn burrata and prosciutto slices.
11. Top with fresh arugula.
12. Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano and black pepper.
13. Slice and serve immediately while the cheese is hot and stretchy.

Notes

• For an extra cheese pull, use fresh low-moisture mozzarella.
• Add a drizzle of hot honey before serving for a sweet and savory twist.
• Best served fresh from the oven.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 30 minutes

Servings

4–6 servings