Everyday meals · Italy

Family Pizza

Name: Family Pizza
Total time: 54 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 180 ml warm water; 1 tsp granulated sugar; ⅔ sachet of baker's yeast; 1 tsp salt; 330 g flour; 1 tbsp olive oil; 5 generous tbsp tomato sauce; 6 slices prosciutto cotto (cooked Italian ham, or equivalent); 1 ball buffalo mozzarella, diced; 40 g Emmental, grated

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish, and this one combines ham with two varieties of cheese.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME54 min

DIFFICULTYMedium

SERVES4

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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Step 1
Combine the warm water, sugar, yeast, and salt in a jug, mixing well to ensure the yeast is distributed. Allow the mixture to rest for 3–4 minutes to activate the yeast.
Step 2
Pour the flour in a bowl or a salad bowl, then stir in the yeast mixture. Mix, then knead well until you get a smooth dough that doesn't stick to your hands. If the dough is too sticky after a few minutes of kneading, try kneading in a little more flour.
Step 3
Add the olive oil, and knead again until smooth.
Step 4
Cover the dough with a damp cloth, and let the dough rest for around 20 min.
Step 5
Briefly knead again, then roll the dough out with a rolling pin until thin. Transfer to a baking sheet.
Step 6
Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, then top with the ham slices, arranging them closely together.
Step 7
Scatter the mozzarella then the Emmental cheese over the ham.
Step 8
Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes.

Family Pizza

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