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Pizza alta de cumpleaños

Cultural Context

Originating from Spain, the 'Pizza alta de cumpleaños' is a festive twist on traditional pizza, often enjoyed at birthday parties and celebrations. This dish showcases a variety of toppings, reflecting the celebratory spirit and communal nature of Spanish gatherings. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Spain, with variations appearing in many cultures, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 lb pizza dough
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese
4 oz pepperoni
1 cup bell peppers, sliced
1 cup onions, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup basil, for garnish
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large egg
1 teaspoon sugar

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: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while processed cheese is often more affordable.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni lowers calories, while salami can be less expensive.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are often lower in sodium, while canned olives are budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and cheaper than aged cheese.

1

Prepare pizza dough according to recipe instructions and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

2

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

3

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit a baking tray.

4

Spread tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.

5

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.

6

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

7

Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and sprinkle with oregano and garlic.

8

Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.

9

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.

10

Garnish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Cumpleaños PizzaBirthday Pizza
Local Name: Pizza alta de cumpleaños

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