Why Serrano and Manchego?
Serrano ham, a cured Spanish delicacy, brings depth and a slightly salty bite that pairs beautifully with Manchego, a quintessential Spanish cheese made from sheep’s milk. Together, they create a flavor profile that’s both indulgent and sophisticated.
Add a crispy, golden crust and some fresh, vibrant toppings, and you’ve got a pizza that’s far from ordinary!
Ingredients
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Pizza dough
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Pizza sauce
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1 Cup shredded Manchego cheese
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Thinly sliced Piquillo peppers
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Thinly sliced Serrano ham
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Baby arugula
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the wood-fired oven
First, fire up the pizza oven. It needs about 30- 40 minutes to reach the temperature we want. If you are using the Infinity 50 or 66, open the gas valve and turn the temperature knob to Pilot and press the igniter button. When it ignites, you can set the temperature to high and then close the door. If using one of our wood-burning ovens stack a couple of chunks of wood on top of each other and insert a fire starter. Light it on fire and add a couple more chunks of wood once you have a good fire going.
Step 2: Crust
Use whatever type of pizza dough you desire! We have an amazing Artisan Style Dough Mix that makes an easy homemade dough. We also have a delicious sourdough crust recipe on our blog! We have even used the store-bought roll out dough you can buy in the refrigerator section at the grocery store. Whatever you choose, form your crust into a 12-inch pizza. Make sure your pizza peel is thoroughly covered in flour so that the dough can easily slide off and into the oven.
Step 4: Toppings
First add a layer of your favorite pizza sauce. Then sprinkle on the shredded Manchego cheese. Add the thinly sliced piquillo peppers and as much Serrano ham as you’d like!
Step 5: Bake it!
Once the stone is hot, it’s time to put the pizza in. We use one of our Infrared Thermometers to check the stone’s temperature and make sure it is around 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Quickly launch the pizza into the oven using your pizza peel. You will want to bake the pizza for 6-8 minutes. Turn it halfway through to make sure the crust rises and cooks evenly around the pizza.
Once it looks finished cooking, take the pizza out of the oven. Lastly, add some fresh baby arugula on top.
Give this recipe a try and let us know how it turns out! Are there any other Spanish-inspired toppings you love? Share your pizza creations with us on Facebook and Instagram!
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