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Flying Pizza

Cultural Context

Flying Pizza, or Pizza Voladora, is a beloved Cuban dish that reflects the island's vibrant culinary scene. Traditionally enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations, this pizza is known for its generous toppings and crispy crust. In Cuba, pizza is often a street food staple, with local variations that include unique ingredients like sweet plantains or ham. Today, Flying Pizza has gained popularity beyond Cuba, inspiring adaptations in various countries, each adding its own twist to this classic.

CubanCUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pizza dough
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese
6 oz pepperoni
1 cup bell peppers, sliced
1 cup onions, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives are often less expensive.

1

Prepare pizza dough according to recipe or package instructions.

2

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).

3

Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.

4

Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.

5

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.

6

Layer pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and black olives on top of the cheese.

7

Sprinkle oregano and basil over the toppings for added flavor.

8

Drizzle olive oil over the pizza for richness.

9

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

10

Transfer pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone.

11

Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly, about 12-15 minutes.

12

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

13

Serve hot and enjoy your Flying Pizza!

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenrolling pinbaking sheetpizza cutter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Pizza Voladora

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