Pork Belly and Mushroom Spelt Flour Pizza
This homemade pizza recipe is perfect for a cozy night in. The dough is made with spelt flour, which is a great alternative to traditional wheat flour, and is topped with pork belly, fresh mozzarella cheese, portobello mushrooms, and a homemade tomato sauce without added salt or sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly cut into small strips
- 2 cups spelt flour
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup tomato sauce no added salt or sugar
- 1 cup sliced portobello mushrooms
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spelt flour, oregano, basil, and olive oil. Slowly add in the warm water and mix until a smooth dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until it becomes elastic
- Roll out the dough into a circle or rectangle, depending on your preference, and place it onto a baking sheet.
- Spread the tomato sauce onto the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the edges
- Arrange the pork belly and sliced mushrooms on top of the tomato sauce
- Top with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving
Notes
- Spelt flour can be substituted with wheat flour or a gluten-free flour blend if preferred.
- The pizza dough can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a crispy crust, place the baking sheet on a preheated pizza stone or baking steel before adding the pizza dough.
- You can also buy a premade pizza base, just make sure to check the ingredients to avoid extra salt or sugar.