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Receta casera de PIZZA CUBANA – fácil y rica

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Dariel Vazquez
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Cuban Pizza

Cultural Context

Cuban Pizza, or Pizza Cubana, reflects the vibrant culinary culture of Cuba, blending Italian influences with local flavors. Traditionally enjoyed as a street food, it features a thin crust topped with a variety of ingredients, showcasing the island's love for bold flavors and communal dining. Today, Cuban Pizza has gained popularity beyond its borders, with variations appearing in Cuban communities worldwide, often adapted to local tastes.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200ml de agua templada
25g de azúcar
6g de levadura instantánea de panaderia
15g de sal
10ml de aceite (cualquier tipo)
Salsa de tomate
200g de queso mozzarella
140g de queso prato (o gouda)
60g de queso cremoso

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: spicy sausage

Turkey chorizo is lower in calories but still flavorful.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives offer a different flavor profile at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative with a cheesy flavor.

1

In a bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit until bubbly.

2

Add the salt and oil to the mixture and stir.

3

Gradually incorporate flour until a dough forms.

4

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

5

Let the dough rise until doubled in size.

6

Roll out the dough to your desired thickness.

7

Spread tomato sauce over the dough.

8

Top with mozzarella, prato (or gouda), and creamy cheese.

9

Bake in a preheated oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Pizza CubanaCuban-style Pizza

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