Tomato Burrata Pizza of the Gods! An Italian style thin and crispy crust pizza pie, loaded with creamy burrata cheese and sweet oven roasted tomatoes! Top it with fragrant basil, arugula or a few strips of prosciutto di Parma.
Burrata Pizza
Can we even handle this ? I swear to you the photos do not do it any kind of justice.
Remember how I was bragging about the best rustic pizza in Italy a few days ago ? If not, you can take a look-see at our Sicily adventure that inspired me to come home and recreate the best pizza of our life. And today I’m going to show you how to make it!
Only the crust was cooked, and it didn’t even have sauce on it. Say what ..? Amazing pizza of your dreams.
I made it a Margherita style burrata pizza, except I used some oven roasted tomatoes instead of the fresh ones.
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Secret Numero 1
Use this rustic Italian Pizza Dough. I’ve already been making this dough for years, very similar to the one in Sicily, it is legit and is now ranking #1 in Google . For reals you guys! Pinch Me!
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Secret Numero 2
Make small pies and cook them brushed with olive oil and a sprinkling of parmigiano reggianno, before you even dream of adding any toppings and any sauce. No kidding, this is the only way to get an even crispy thin and chewy crust.
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Secret Numero 3
No more than 3 toppings: burrata, tomatoes, Prosciutto di Parma, smoked salmon, baby arugula, spinach artichoke, Italian sausage. Your choice, I’m a vegetarian!
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Secret Numero 4
Use a preheated pizza stone (<-amazon), and blast that oven as high as it will go. Mine won’t go past 500”F but if yours does by all means, crank that baby all the way up.
We are trying to recreate an environment similar to that of a pizza oven which is about 800”F or so. Imagine that!
Burrata Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 batch Rustic Italian Pizza Dough
- 1 1/2 lb Burrata cheese
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes roasted
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 1/2 cup Parmigiana reggianno (freshly grated)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Red pepper flakes +more to taste
- 1 cup Arrabiata sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Follow the directions for the rustic Italian pizza dough.
- While the pizza dough is rising, preheat your oven to 350” F with the pizza stone in it.
- Slice the tomatoes in half or thirds lengthwise. Add them to a large roasting dish and drizzle with some olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Gently toss to coat and evenly spread them in one layer. Roast them for about 35 minutes until they start to caramelize around the edges. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Turn up your oven with the pizza stone in it as high as it will go. Give it a good half hour to reach that temperature, or until your pizza dough is ready.
- Sprinkle some flour on the counter and place a pice of the pizza dough on it. Sprinkle with some flour over the top and with floured hands gently press on it to create a thin pie, round or whatever shape you like.
- Sprinkle some flour or your cardboard or pizza peel and transfer the dough to it making sure not to tear it.
- Using a small pastry brush lightly brush the top of the dough leaving about 3/4 inch of the edges untouched. Grate some parmigiano regains on top and transfer it to the preheated pizza stone by gently shaking the cardboard so the dough will slide on to the pizza stone. Makes sure to sprinkle some flour on the pizza stone as well, just before placing the dough on it.
- Cook the pizza dough anywhere from 6 to 10 minutes depending on how hot your oven is and how thin the crust. Keep an eye on it, and once it looks golden to your liking transfer it to a wooden board.
- Top the crispy pizza with some of the fresh burrata cheese, a handful of the roasted tomatoes and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with the fresh basil and enjoy with a sprinkling of red pepper flakes.
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YEAH!!!! Well done for getting to number one on google. That deserves a big slice of pizza and a large glass of wine 🙂
Oh and this pizza. YUMMY!!!!! I struggle to find burrata out here in the bush, but I am pinning this anyway as one day someone may just open a burrata store down the road. Until then I think am going to have a go at making it myself. We often make mozzarella so I am think burrata will be the next step 🙂
YUMMY!!!!
That’s exactly what I said so pizza and wine it was. Now about the burrata, I got a solution for you. Since you make awesome mozzarella, just top it with that and dollops of fresh ricotta cheese. That is all that burrata really is, mozzarella stuffed with ricotta. Problem solved, please report back 😉
I am BEYOND EXCITED that you are ranked 1!! So excited so excited, doing the happy dance! As for this pizza? Swoon. Pinning! PS Re: Ricotta on pizza…SO GOOD! I always have ricotta on hand 🙂
Thank you Nagi ! You know I learn so much from you, every day I have an AHA moment about blogging with you. You are a rockstar ! xo’s
love pizza any form! looks so yummy! 🙂
We have made a pizza very similar to this one and it is a life changing experience! You are spot on with the secrets you have shared here and it’s easy to see how you rank numero uno in Google’s search; nicely done!!
I like the tip to make smaller pies to get a crispy crust all around – I’ll remember that!
Congrats on ranking number one ! Take that, Jamie Oliver! You go girl!
Thanks Sarah, and how funny ! Jamie Oliver watch out teeheehee
I looked, but for the life of me I could not find the phone number to call for delivery. Hmmm….guess I will have to follow the recipe.
You crack me up ! haha go get that pizza dough going 😉
Italian? YES! Cheese? YES! My heaven my heart is palpitating with excitement with this recipe. I love anything on bread. I’ve got to try this ASAP. Thank you!
I know how you feel ha, that’s me every time I make pizza lol , never gets old!
I’m excited to try this flavor combination on top of your rustic pizza crust! It looks delicious! And congrats, you deserve it!
Burrata is pure magic. Nothing beats it! Congrats on the ranking, that’s sooo exciting! 🙂
I agree Steph ! burrata is everything and a bag of kale chips. and thank you, I’m so excited !
I’ve never had Burrata… but THIS looks heavenly! I mean, you can’t go wrong with pizza! -Michelle
This looks soooo good, and congratulation on being #1 on google!
aww thanks Rachel, I’ve been trying to win Google ‘s heart for some time. We are making progress lol
I always love looking and reading about new and exotic pizza flavor combinations. Nice to step away and try something new aside from the usual Chicken Tikka.
I absolutely love the colors in this dish! Thin crust crispy pizza is my favorite – I’m going to give this a try!
thank you, I cook by color most of the times. Colorful foods make me happy 🙂
Thank you for this awesome tutorial on how to make authentic Italian pizza. The Burrata looks insanely delicious. Although I have never seen it in stores in my area, I will definitely follow your advice on brushing with olive oil and parm first. I read your comment above about using ricotta instead as a substitute. I go crazy for ricotta on my pizza, so I’ll definitely try that instead!
Leslie, can you find fresh mozzarella ? All that burrata really is, some good fresh mozzarella stuffed with ricotta cheese. So if you use both cheeses on the pizza you’ll get the same effect. Please report back 🙂
I’ve never tried Burrata cheese, unfortunately given the availability of new ingredients in Hungary I fear that will be staying that way… Shame as this sounds like a great pizza 🙂
Brian, can you find fresh mozzarella over there and fresh ricotta ? Just mix the two and you got Burrata 🙂
Burrata is like my kryptonite. I have to try this pizza, now!!!!
haha, i love that, it makes two of us ! Burrata is the best of both worlds, fresh mozzarella and ricotta marriage.
This looks wonderful I do like a good burrata and have a good local cheese shop. I am off to Italy next week so looking forward to some good food too.
Helen I am so jealous ! Local cheese shop and you are off to Italy. As i like to say hashtag that #LifeMade !
Wow, that looks good! Pizza is a great vehicle for so many great ingredients and a pizza like this, without all the heavy sauce and stuff, is the best! Well done!
thank you, you live and you learn, took me a long time to figure good pizza was not all about the sauce. I hope you get to try it !
Well, no wonder you are ranked number one, that is one killer recipe that I must try, and I will surely top it with lots of burrito.
aww thank you, it’s all about the dough being crispy and the Burrata being fresh. have a great week xo’s
This sounds amazing! The colors are wonderful, so pretty!
Don’t you love the way all the roasted cherry tomatoes look on top of that yummy pizza? Terrific!
Lydia, I’m all about the colors with my food, tomatoes have my hear xo’s
this looks amazing – fresh colours and flavours. So delicious and wholesome. LOVE it!
So beautiful Florentina! I’m going to try your recipe for sure! Pizza in Italy is the best. Grazzi!
Thanks Judy, happy pizza night !!
Give me all the burrata, please. Imagine this comment in a meme. Seriously. Give me all the burrata.
hahaha i can imagine that fine 😉
This rustic pizza looks amazing! Makes me want to visit Italy.
yes you need to go like yesterday lol
Ok booking plane ticket now 🙂
You must ! That pizza alone is worth it !
I love burrata!!! Have to try your pizza recipe asap 🙂 Looks so beautiful and vibrant!
Yes you must, and please report back, I want to know everything !
I’m in love with this pizza ! Pinned and shared! Need to make it soon!
Yes yes, me too, My favorite pizza ever, make it tomorrow xo’s
I seriusly could eat one of these slices right through the screen! YUM! PINNED!
haha I know the feeling, it happens to me a lot 😉