World Flavors Cookbook

Pizza Argentina (Al Molde)

Argentine deep-dish pizza — thick, fluffy dough with generous mozzarella and simple tomato sauce, baked in an oiled tray until the edges caramelize.

Cuisine: Argentina

Ingredients

• For dough: 500g flour, 7g yeast, 1 tsp sugar, 300ml warm water, 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp salt
• For topping: 300ml tomato sauce, 400g mozzarella, oregano, olive oil

Instructions

1. Mix yeast and sugar in warm water. Wait 5 minutes.
2. Combine flour, salt, oil, and yeast mixture. Knead 10 minutes.
3. Rise 1 hour.
4. Press into an oiled deep rectangular tray.
5. Rest 20 minutes.
6. Spread sauce and mozzarella.
7. Bake at 220C for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden.