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Sheet Pan Caprese Pizza Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sheet Pan Caprese Pizza is a simple and delicious homemade pizza featuring a crispy yet chewy crust topped with fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil leaves, and a sweet balsamic glaze. Baked on a sheet pan, this pizza is perfect for serving a crowd with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Pizza Base

  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Cornmeal or flour, for dusting

Toppings

  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure a hot environment that helps develop a crispy crust and perfectly melts the cheese.
  2. Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease a sheet pan and sprinkle with cornmeal or flour to prevent sticking and add a slight crunch to the crust bottom.
  3. Stretch Dough: Take the pizza dough at room temperature and gently stretch it out to fit the size of your sheet pan, creating an even thickness for uniform baking.
  4. Oil the Edges: Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil to help them brown nicely and add a subtle richness to the crust perimeter.
  5. Add Sauce: Evenly spread the pizza sauce across the dough, leaving the oiled edges exposed for browning.
  6. Top Pizza: Layer the sliced fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce; then scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top to infuse the pie with herbaceous flavor.
  7. Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes until the crust turns golden and the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
  8. Add Fresh Basil: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top it with fresh basil leaves to preserve their bright flavor and aroma.
  9. Finish and Serve: Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the pizza for a sweet tang before slicing into 8 pieces and serving warm.

Notes

  • Allow the dough to come to room temperature prior to stretching for easier handling and better texture.
  • For extra flavor, add sliced prosciutto after baking just before serving.
  • This pizza is best enjoyed fresh but leftovers can be reheated successfully in an oven or skillet.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/sheet-pan-caprese-pizza-recipe/