🧀 Four Cheese Pizza Recipe

 

Here’s a delicious recipe for Four Cheese Pizza (Quattro Formaggi)—a rich, cheesy masterpiece with a blend of gooey, creamy, and sharp cheeses.

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Dough (or use store-bought):

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• 1 tsp sugar

• ¾ cup warm water (110°F / 45°C)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Toppings:

• ½ cup pizza sauce (or garlic oil for a white base)

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (melty base cheese)

• ½ cup gorgonzola or blue cheese (for tang)

• ½ cup grated parmesan (for saltiness & depth)

• ½ cup fontina or provolone (extra melt & richness)

• Fresh basil or a sprinkle of oregano (optional garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water in a bowl. Let it sit until foamy (about 10 mins).

2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead for 5–7 mins until smooth.

3. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

• Set your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, heat it inside the oven.

Step 3: Assemble the Pizza

1. Roll out your dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.

2. Place it on a baking sheet or hot stone.

3. Spread a light layer of pizza sauce (or garlic oil for a white version).

4. Sprinkle all four cheeses evenly: mozzarella, gorgonzola, fontina, and parmesan.

Step 4: Bake

• Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly with slightly browned edges.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

• Add fresh basil or oregano if desired. Slice and enjoy that cheesy goodness!

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Want to try a white sauce version or add truffle oil for an upscale twist? Let me know!