Spice Up Your Slice: The Ultimate Pizza Diavola
Experience the fiery flavors of Pizza Diavola, a classic Italian pizza topped with spicy salami, fresh mozzarella, and a hint of sweetness to balance the heat.
Equipment
- Pizza Stone
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry Brush
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 ball pizza dough store-bought or homemade
Pizza Toppings
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 12 slices spicy salami
- 1 small red chili pepper thinly sliced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes optional
- 1 tbsp honey optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with minced garlic, and brush this mixture over the edges of the pizza dough.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Arrange the salami or pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Add the sliced chili pepper on top, and sprinkle with red chili flakes if you prefer extra heat.
- Transfer the pizza to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey if using, then garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the level of spiciness according to your taste by adding more or less chili flakes. Experiment with different types of cheese for a unique flavor profile. For an extra crispy crust, use a pizza stone and preheat it in the oven before baking the pizza.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg
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