Ingredients:
For the pizza dough:
- 1 pound (about 450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Cornmeal or flour for dusting
For the toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (around 475-500°F or 245-260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Prepare your pizza dough. Roll it out on a floured surface into a circle or rectangle, depending on your preference. If using store-bought dough, follow the instructions on the packaging.
- Sprinkle some cornmeal or flour on a pizza peel or baking sheet to prevent the dough from sticking. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the peel or baking sheet.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded Fontina cheese generously over the sauce, covering the entire pizza.
- Spread the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the Fontina.
- If using, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for added flavor (optional).
- Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the toppings.
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the hot stone. Otherwise, place the baking sheet with the pizza in the oven.
- Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
- Slice the pizza and serve hot.
This Fontina and Parmesan Perfection Pie offers a perfect balance of flavors, with the creamy and slightly nutty Fontina cheese complemented by the sharpness of Parmesan. Customize it with additional toppings like caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, or fresh arugula for extra depth of flavor. Enjoy this delicious pizza!
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