Four Seasons Pizza

    Quattro Stagioni Pizza (Four Seasons Pizza)

Quattro Stagioni is a classic Italian pizza that represents the four seasons of the year. It’s divided into four distinct sections, each with different toppings:

•     Spring: Artichokes
•     Summer: Tomatoes or basil
•     Autumn: Mushrooms
•     Winter: Ham or cured meats
  
  

The idea is that every bite offers a mix of flavors while still keeping each topping separate. Traditionally, it’s made with a thin, Neapolitan-style crust, fresh tomato sauce, and mozzarella.

Ingredients (for 2 medium pizzas)

For the dough:

•     300 g (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
•     200 ml warm water
•     1 tsp sugar
•     1 tsp salt
•     1 tsp active dry yeast
•     2 tbsp olive oil

For the topping:

• 200 g mozzarella, shredded
• 100 g cooked ham, sliced
• 100 g artichoke hearts, quartered
• 100 g mushrooms, sliced
• 50 g black olives, pitted
• 200 ml tomato sauce
• Olive oil for drizzling
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Prepare the dough:
• Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let it sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
• Mix flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth.
• Cover and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
• Preheat the oven:
• Preheat to 220°C (430°F).
• Shape the pizza:
• Roll out the dough into a circle (about 25–30 cm / 10–12 inches).
• Spread tomato sauce evenly over the base.
• Add toppings in four sections:
• Divide the pizza visually into four quarters.
  
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• Quarter 1: Artichokes
• Quarter 2: Mushrooms
• Quarter 3: Ham
• Quarter 4: Black olives
  
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• Sprinkle mozzarella evenly across all sections.

• Bake:
• Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.

• Serve:
  Drizzle a little olive oil on top, slice, and enjoy!