Artichoke Pizza

Step 1

Follow the easy no-knead pizza recipe through step 5, including shaping the pizza and preheating the oven.

Step 2

Make the marinade: place the ingredients for the marinade in 1 bowl, mix well, taste and adjust the seasoning if you wish. Place the artichoke slices in the bowl and toss gently with the marinade. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Prepare the cheese: If using fresh mozzarella cheese in water, cut it into ½ inch thick pieces. If it’s very watery, you may want to dab the mozzarella with the paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 4

Shape the dough: when the dough is ready follow step 5, place the dough on a parchment paper sheet and starting from the center, gently press it out with your fingers until you get approx a 9×13 inch pizza. Then gently place the dough onto a pizza peel or onto the back of a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 5

Add the topping: top the dough evenly with mozzarella cheese, artichoke slices, and the marinade. Finish with freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkle of grated parmesan or pecorino cheese if desired (optional).

Step 6

Bake the pizza: use the pizza peel to carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone. Bake the pizza until the cheese and crust are nicely browned. Each oven is different, keep an eye on it (e.g. in a forced fan oven it will take about 8-10 minutes).

Step 7

Serve: allow the pizza to cool for a minute or two before adding the fresh parsley leaves (whole leaves, or lightly torn). Slice and serve immediately.