Pizza Quattro Formaggi - Radia Recipes

Here’s a recipe to make a classic Pizza Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese Pizza):

Ingredients

For the pizza dough:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup warm water (about 110°F or 45°C)

1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

For the sauce:

½ cup tomato sauce (optional, traditionally no sauce is used)

1 garlic clove, minced (if using sauce)

1 tbsp olive oil (if using sauce)

A pinch of salt and pepper

For the cheese topping:

100g mozzarella, shredded or sliced

60g gorgonzola, crumbled

60g fontina, shredded

60g Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan), grated

Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.

Mix until the dough comes together, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

If you prefer sauce on your pizza, mix the tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.

Preheat your oven to 475°F (250°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.

Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet.

If using sauce, spread a thin layer over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Distribute the mozzarella, gorgonzola, fontina, and Parmesan evenly over the pizza.

Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

If you like a crispy crust, you can broil it for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end.

Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, add fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve hot!

Enjoy your homemade Pizza Quattro Formaggi!