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Homemade Mediterranean Pizza with feta has that mouthwatering, crispy crust that takes your homemade pizza to a restaurant-style level. Made with a homemade or store bought crust, this Greek Pizza Recipe is loaded with spinach, artichokes, tomatoes, olives, feta and mozzarella cheese. Enjoy gourmet pizza at a fraction of the cost and customize it to your liking. It’s pure deliciousness in every bite.
Homemade Mediterranean Pizza has a crispy crust reminiscent of your favorite pizzeria, topped with the bold tanginess of feta cheese and the robust brininess of kalamata olives. This pizza with feta is designed to impress your taste buds but is also easy to make. Craft your Greek pizza recipe with love using the homemade dough recipe or opt for the convenience of a store-bought one. It’s the type of pizza perfect for sharing with loved ones or serving guests and will bring a hint of Mediterranean sunshine to your kitchen.
If you love Mediterranean flavors, try my Mediterranean Lamb Chops, Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken or Lemon Herb Mediterranean Pasta Salad.
Why You’ll Love This Mediterranean Pizza Recipe
- It’s family-friendly. Get the whole family involved in the pizza-making process. It’s a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time together while creating something delicious.
- It’s got a crispy crust. The pizza stone is the unsung hero, delivering that restaurant-style crispy crust that elevates your pizza experience to new heights.
- It’s hassle-free. Craft your own dough from scratch or use a store-bought dough.
Mediterranean Pizza Ingredients
Homemade Pizza Dough:
Use my recipe, which is enough to make one 12-inch pizza. You can also use fresh or frozen store-bought dough.
- Flour: Use sifted all-purpose flour.
- Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness and helps the dough rise.
- Salt: Enhances the flavor of the pizza dough.
- Instant Yeast: Yeast is needed for the dough to rise. Make sure the yeast is fresh or it may not work well.
- Baking Powder: Adds lift to the dough.
- Oil: Use any light neutral oil.
- Yogurt: Whole fat yogurt such as plain greek yogurt add moisture and creaminess.
- Milk: Add lukewarm whole milk to bring the dough together
Fresh Mediterranean ingredients:
- Basil Pesto: Adds a burst of fresh basil flavor to the pizza. If you’re not a fan of pesto, you can swap it for olive oil or marinara sauce.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Provides that classic melty, cheesy goodness. Substitute other melting cheeses like provolone, cheddar, or gouda.
- Quartered Artichokes: Adds a unique texture and tangy flavor. Use roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes in place or in addition to artichokes if preferred.
- Baby Spinach: Adds a touch of freshness and color to the pizza. Arugula or kale can be used as an alternative.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Provides juicy bursts of sweetness.
- Kalamata Olives: Briny and rich, these olives contribute a Mediterranean flair or use green olives or black olives.
- Red Onion: White or yellow onions can be used, but red onion has a sweet, mild flavor.
- Crumbled Feta Cheese: Offers a tangy, creamy contrast to the other flavors.
- Italian Seasonings: Provides a classic Mediterranean flavor. Mix your own blend of dried oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: Adds a hint of heat and spice. Adjust the amount to your preferred flavor.
How To Make Mediterranean Pizza
- Prepare the dough mixture. Mix the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Then add in the wet into the dry and mix with an electric stand mixer to combine well using a flour dough hook for 2-4 minutes on low speed.
- Knead and let rise. Remove the dough from the bowl and sprinkle some flour on a cutting board. Knead the dough a little with your hands and then from a nice ball shape. Spray the bowl with some oil spray and return the dough back to the bowl. Cover and let the dough rest for 1 hour.
- Shape the dough. When the dough rises double its size, punch it and release the air from it. Remove the dough again from the bowl and transfer to a cutting board. Sprinkle with some flour and knead to shape it again into a ball shape. Cover with a kitchen towel or saran wrap and let them rest for 10 more minutes.
For the Pizza
- Prepare the equipment. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) with the pizza stone inside to allow it to heat up.
- Prepare the dough. Roll out the pizza dough to about a 12-inch size using a rolling pin, ensuring it is evenly thin.
- Add the pesto. Spread the pesto sauce evenly in the center of the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Top the pizza. Sprinkle about 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the pesto sauce, covering it evenly. Top the pizza with artichokes, spinach, tomatoes, olives, and crumbled feta cheese, distributing them evenly over the pizza. Spread the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
- Season the pizza. Sprinkle Italian seasonings and crushed red pepper flakes over the toppings for added flavor.
- Transfer and bake. Gently transfer the prepared pizza onto the preheated pizza stone in the oven. Bake the pizza for 15-17 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted, bubbling, and the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and serve. Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes. Slice the pizza into desired portions and serve.
Tips To This Easy Homemade Pizza
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients, especially the tomatoes, olives, and basil, will greatly impact the final taste of your pizza. Opt for fresh and ripe produce.
- Preheat Your Oven: Ensure your oven is preheated to 450°F to achieve that crispy crust.
- Roll the Dough Thin: Roll your pizza dough as thin as possible for a crispy crust. A pizza stone or pizza peel can help with this.
- Don’t Overload with Toppings: While it’s tempting to pile on the toppings, less is often more with Mediterranean pizza. A moderate amount of each ingredient will allow their flavors to shine.
- Toppings: Evenly distribute all ingredients for a consistent flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper according to taste.
- Allow to cool: Once out of the oven, give your pizza a few minutes to cool slightly. This allows the cheese to set a bit and makes slicing and serving easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use store-bought pizza dough if you’re short on time. However, making your own dough from scratch adds an authentic touch to the recipe.
While a pizza stone helps achieve a crispy crust, you can still make delicious pizza on a regular baking sheet or pizza pan. Just preheat the pan along with the oven.
Make sure your oven is properly preheated, as a hot oven helps cook the dough evenly and prevent sogginess.
Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the best results.
Yes, you can freeze leftover pizza. Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container in the freezer. To reheat, you can use an oven or toaster oven for best results.
Pizza is a meal in itself but you can certainly round it out with a a fresh salad. A few or our favorites include Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad, Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad and Mozzarella Caprese Salad Recipe.
More Pizza Recipes
- Cauliflower Pizza
- Mediterranean Veggie Pizza
- Pesto Burrata Veggie Pizza Recipe
- Cauliflower Pizza Casserole
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Homemade Mediterranean Pizza
Ingredients
For Pizza Dough
- ½ cups All purpose flour sifted
- 2 ¼ teaspoons sugar
- ⅙ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- ¼ cup whole fat yogurt
- ½ cup milk whole milk, lukewarm
- oil spray
For Pizza
- 1 portion of pizza dough, the recipe I followed can create 2 pizzas about 12 inch size
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup quartered artichokes, liquid drained
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
For Pizza Dough
- Mix the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Then add in the wet into the dry and mix with an electric stand mixer to combine well using a flour dough hook for 2-4 minutes on low speed.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and sprinkle some flour on a cutting board. Knead the dough a little with your hands and then from a nice ball shape. Spray the bowl with some oil spray and return the dough back to the bowl. Cover and let the dough rest for 1 hour.
- When the dough rises double its size, punch it and release the air from it. Remove the dough again from the bowl and transfer to a cutting board. Sprinkle with some flour and knead to shape it again into a ball shape.
- Cover with a kitchen towel or saran wrap and let them rest for 10 more minutes.
For the Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) with the pizza stone inside to allow it to heat up.
- Roll out the pizza dough to about a 12-inch size using a rolling pin, ensuring it is evenly thin.
- Spread the pesto sauce evenly in the center of the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle about 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the pesto sauce, covering it evenly.
- Top the pizza with artichokes, spinach, tomatoes, olives, and crumbled feta cheese, distributing them evenly over the pizza. Spread the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
- Sprinkle Italian seasonings and crushed red pepper flakes over the toppings for added flavor.
- Gently transfer the prepared pizza onto the preheated pizza stone in the oven.
- Bake the pizza for 15-17 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted, bubbling, and the edges of the pizza are golden brown.
- Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Slice the pizza into desired portions and serve.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients, especially the tomatoes, olives, and basil, will greatly impact the final taste of your pizza. Opt for fresh and ripe produce.
- Preheat Your Oven: Ensure your oven is preheated to 450°F to achieve that crispy crust.
- Roll the Dough Thin: Roll your pizza dough as thin as possible for a crispy crust. A pizza stone or pizza peel can help with this.
- Don’t Overload with Toppings: While it’s tempting to pile on the toppings, less is often more with Mediterranean pizza. A moderate amount of each ingredient will allow their flavors to shine.
- Toppings: Evenly distribute all ingredients for a consistent flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper according to taste.
- Allow to cool: Once out of the oven, give your pizza a few minutes to cool slightly. This allows the cheese to set a bit and makes slicing and serving easier.
