LA CUCINA DELLE MONACHE AND LA PIZZA DI PANZANELLA: THE SIMPLE AND AUTHENTIC RECIPE

Inspired by the tradition of Italian monasteries, this recipe panzanella pizza comes from the famous program Monache's kitchen. Prepared by sisters Noemi, Debora, Miriam and Eleonora, it combines homemade bread with the freshness of tomatoes and basil for a rustic, healthy dish perfect for sharing.

Ingredients for 4 people

• 1 kg of type 0 flour
• 300 g durum wheat semolina
• 500 ml of lukewarm water
• 1 tbsp. to s. extra virgin olive oil
• 10 g of brewer's yeast
• 10 g of fine salt
• 1 tbsp. to c. sugar

For the garnish

• 300 g of beef heart tomatoes
• 1 red onion from Tropea
• Fresh basil
• Olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Mix the flour, semolina, sugar, yeast, lukewarm water and oil. Add the salt at the end. Knead until you obtain a smooth dough. Leave to rise for 2 hours, then work again and leave to rest for 20 minutes under a damp cloth.

2. Bake at 200°C for 10 mins, then at 180°C for a further 20 mins.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the garnish: diced tomatoes, chopped onion, basil, oil, salt and pepper.

4. Cut the top of the bread, remove the crumb and fill the inside with the filling. Close and serve while still warm.

Tip from the sisters

You can enrich the stuffing with cheeses, grilled vegetables, or preserves depending on the season.

Original source: Read the full article on La Cucina Italiana