Truffle Mushroom Pizza Recipe 

It is officially truffle season in Melbourne, and we are thrilled to announce our upcoming Left Bank Melbourne Truffle Festival this July 16th. Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience featuring an exquisite array of truffle-inspired dishes and wine pairings that will tantalise your taste buds. Check out this delicious truffle and mushroom pizza recipe that will get you in the mood for the Truffle Festival ahead.

Picture yourself cozying up this winter with a slice of this delectable pizza, complemented by a glass of fine wine. It's the ultimate comfort food indulgence that will transport you to truffle paradise.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Basic Pizza Dough

-3/4 cup lukewarm water

-1 tablespoon active dry yeast

-1 teaspoon white sugar

-2 cups all-purpose flour

-3/4 teaspoon salt

-3 tablespoons olive oil

Mushroom Pizza

-2 tablespoons vegetable oil

-2 cups mushrooms

-salt and ground black pepper

-2 tablespoons olive oil

-250g mozzarella cheese

-1/2 cup ricotta cheese

-6 cremini mushrooms

-2 tablespoons white truffle oil

TIP

Make your dough a day in advance and save your time in the kitchen. To plan ahead for future pizza parties, quadruple the dough recipe and divide into 4 balls. Wrap tightly in plastic and freeze. When ready to make pizza, let the dough slowly defrost in the fridge, then let it come to room temperature.

METHOD

Step 1: Combine lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Brush a large bowl lightly with olive oil. Mix flour and salt in a processor,add yeast mixture and 3 tablespoons olive oil.

Step 3:  Process until the dough forms a sticky ball, knead the dough with your hands for about 5 minutes. 

Step 4: Form into a ball and transfer to the bowl covered with olive oil, cover the bowl with a wet towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm area for about 2 hours.

Step 5: Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add vegetable oil and heat for another minute. Sauté oyster mushrooms in the skillet over high heat for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 6: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Split the pizza dough in half.

Coat two 9-inch pizza pans with 1 tablespoon of olive oil each. Form a ball with one half of the dough and spread it out using your fingers. 

Step 7: Push the dough with your fingers until it reaches the ends of the pan. Repeat with the second ball of dough. If you are using a sheet tray, do not divide the dough in half. Spread the dough into a rectangular shape to create your pizza base.

Step 8: Add mozzarella cheese to the pizza base. Scoop some ricotta cheese with a spoon and place it on top of the mozzarella cheese.

Step 9: Place oyster mushrooms over the mozzarella cheese. Place cremini mushrooms over the oyster mushrooms, top with extra mozzarella cheese. 

Step 10: Drizzle white truffle oil over the pizza and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 11: Place the pizza in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the crust is a golden brown colour.

Step 12: Remove from the oven and slice the pizza into eight pieces using a pizza slicer or a sharp knife.

If you loved making this recipe, you must join us at our upcoming Truffle Festival on July 16th for an extraordinary celebration of truffle season! Indulge in a world of unforgettable flavour combinations that will leave you craving more. Don't miss out on this incredible event where truffle enthusiasts and food lovers come together to celebrate the magic of truffles. Reserve your spot now for $115pp and get ready for an unparalleled culinary experience. This event is sure to sell out, so book in quick!