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ULTIMATE PROSCIUTTO BURRATA PIZZA WITH MELTED CHEESE PULL AND CRISPY ARTISAN CRUST

Ultimate Prosciutto Burrata Pizza with Melted Cheese Pull and Crispy Artisan Crust

Prosciutto burrata pizza with crispy artisan crust, melted mozzarella and fresh arugula — gourmet pizza night at home in 90 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 375 g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water 240 ml
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 oz prosciutto 120 g, thinly sliced
  • 1 ball burrata cheese
  • 1 cup fresh arugula rocket
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

  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.