HOMEMADE PIZZA AND BRUSCHETTE

Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza from scratch, starting with the crucial step of making your own dough using 00 flour, a finely milled flour that is essential for achieving the perfect pizza base. Flour 00 is renowned for its high protein content, which helps form a strong gluten structure, resulting in a chewy yet tender crust characteristic of traditional Italian pizzas. To begin, mix the flour with water, salt, and a small amount of yeast, then knead the mixture until it reaches a smooth and elastic consistency. This process is vital, as it develops the gluten that gives the dough its structure and texture. While we wait for the dough to rise, depending on the ambient temperature, we will turn our attention to preparing a delicious appetizer: bruschetta.

Bruschetta is a classic Italian starter that consists of grilled bread topped with a variety of fresh ingredients. To make a…