Parma Ham and Fig Pizza
Chrysanthemum Honey
Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This artisanal pizza features a chewy high-protein crust, Parma ham, fresh figs, and fragrant honey.
This vibrant pizza celebrates the classic Italian pairing of salty cured meats and sweet fruit. Built on a crisp, airy crust made from high-protein Spadoni flour, it relies on post-bake toppings to preserve their delicate textures. The addition of farm-fresh chrysanthemum honey and peppery arugula ties the rich buffalo mozzarella and savory Parma ham together in perfect harmony.
Ingredients
- 1 portion high-protein pizza dough (Spadoni flour preferred)
- to taste unrefined extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ball fresh buffalo mozzarella
- 4–6 slices Parma ham
- 2–3 fresh green figs
- 1 handful fresh arugula leaves
- to taste chrysanthemum-flavored honey
Instructions
- 1Prepare the pizza dough
Place a portion of high-protein Spadoni flour dough onto a work surface generously dusted with flour or semolina. Begin to press and stretch the dough outward by hand, ensuring it is evenly coated to prevent sticking while forming the perfect pizza base.
Tip: High-protein flour is ideal for pizza dough as it develops a strong gluten network, resulting in a chewy yet light and airy crust. - 2Add extra virgin olive oil
After stretching out the high-protein Spadoni flour dough, evenly pour unrefined extra virgin olive oil over the surface. This creates a flavorful base before adding the buffalo mozzarella.
Tip: Drizzle the oil in a circular motion to ensure even coverage across the dough. - 3Add buffalo mozzarella
Tear chunks of fresh buffalo mozzarella and scatter them evenly over the olive oil-coated pizza dough base. Tearing the cheese by hand creates uneven, rustic edges that melt beautifully and provide creamy pockets of flavor in every bite.
Tip: Buffalo mozzarella has a higher moisture content; be careful not to overload the pizza to keep the crust crisp. - 4Bake the pizza
Use a pizza peel to carefully transfer the assembled pizza into a portable pizza oven preheated to 399 degrees. Bake for exactly one minute and seventeen seconds, allowing the intense heat to blister the crust and completely melt the mozzarella.
Tip: Lightly dust your pizza peel with semolina flour before sliding the pizza onto it to ensure it glides effortlessly into the oven without sticking. - 5Slice the cooked pizza
Once the pizza is removed from the oven and the melted mozzarella has cooled slightly, use a pair of clean kitchen scissors to cut it into slices. Slicing the base now ensures the delicate fresh toppings added later wont be ruined or dragged out of place.
Tip: Using kitchen scissors instead of a traditional roller cuts cleanly through the airy crust without compressing its beautiful structure. - 6Drape with Parma ham
Take thin, delicate slices of premium Parma ham and drape them gently over the warm, freshly sliced pizza. The residual heat from the melted cheese will slightly warm the ham, releasing its savory, rich aromas without cooking it.
Tip: Always add delicate cured meats like Parma ham after the pizza has finished baking to preserve their tender texture and complex flavor. - 7Slice the fresh figs
Take fresh green figs and carefully slice them into even wedges on a wooden cutting board. The natural sweetness of the figs provides a perfect contrast to the savory cured meat.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to avoid crushing the delicate interior of the ripe figs while slicing. - 8Add the fig wedges
Arrange the freshly sliced fig wedges on top of the melted mozzarella and folded ribbons of Parma ham. Distribute them evenly so every slice of pizza gets a balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Tip: Add the figs while the pizza is still warm but slightly cooled, so the fruit gently warms without cooking. - 9Drizzle with fresh honey
To complete the pizza, drizzle fresh chrysanthemum-flavored honey over the sliced figs and Parma ham. The sweet honey pairs perfectly with the savory ham and creamy melted buffalo mozzarella, creating a balanced and refreshing final dish.
Tip: Make sure the pizza has cooled slightly before adding the Parma ham, figs, and honey to preserve the fresh textures and delicate flavors of the toppings.
