Savory Wild Mushroom Roasted Squash Pizza
A delightful pizza featuring roasted squash and wild mushrooms, perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Skillet
- Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 2 cups Flour For homemade dough
- 1 cup Water Warm water for dough
- 1 packet Yeast Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt For dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For dough and roasting
Roasted Squash
- 1 medium Butternut Squash Peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon Salt For seasoning squash
- 1 teaspoon Pepper For seasoning squash
Wild Mushrooms
- 2 cups Wild Mushrooms Shiitake, oyster, or chanterelles
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
Cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese For topping
- 0.5 cup Goat Cheese Crumble for topping
Fresh Herbs
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or Rosemary Finely chopped for garnish
Seasonings
- to taste Salt For seasoning
- to taste Pepper For seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare your pizza dough by mixing flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil in a bowl. Knead until smooth and let rise for at least an hour.
- Peel and cube the butternut squash. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Clean and slice the wild mushrooms. Sauté with minced garlic in olive oil until golden brown.
- Roll out the pizza dough and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the dough and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the crust, followed by the roasted squash and sautéed mushrooms.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and crumbled goat cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For variations, try different cheeses, add seasonal vegetables, or incorporate sauces for added flavor.