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Perfect Heart-Shaped Burrata and Prosciutto Pizza

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A quick and easy heart-shaped pizza featuring creamy burrata and salty prosciutto, perfect for a romantic dinner or a cozy meal with a touch of whimsy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (320 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (240 ml), about 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese, fresh and creamy
  • 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • About 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Sea salt flakes, a pinch

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F/43°C), sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until it forms a rough dough.
  3. Knead: Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour sparingly if too wet.
  4. Let it rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1½ hours or until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough gently. Turn onto a floured surface and shape into a heart by forming a rough circle, pinching the top middle to create a cleft, and tapering the bottom into a point.
  6. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
  7. Assemble the pizza: Transfer shaped dough to parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over the surface and bake plain dough for 7–8 minutes until it starts turning golden.
  8. Add toppings: Remove pizza from oven. Tear burrata into chunks and scatter over crust along with prosciutto slices and cherry tomatoes if using. Return to oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes until crust is crispy and prosciutto slightly crisped.
  9. Finish and serve: Scatter fresh basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil, and season with cracked black pepper and sea salt flakes. Slice and enjoy warm.

Notes

Do not overload the dough with toppings before the initial bake to keep the crust crisp. Handle burrata gently and add after the first bake to preserve its creamy texture. Preheat pizza stone or baking sheet for at least 30 minutes. Dough can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated. Leftovers store well for 2 days and reheat best in oven or skillet.

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