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Sliced of homemade mediterranean pizza on a pizza stone.

Homemade Mediterranean Pizza

5 from 2 votes
Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 Servings
Servings

Ingredients

For Pizza Dough

  • ½ cups All purpose flour sifted
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons sugar
  • 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
  • cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1382mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1372IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 2mg
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