Classic Quattro Formaggi Pizza

Classic Quattro Formaggi Pizza - Servings: 1 pizza

Quattro Formaggi is a delicious Italian pizza topped with four different types of cheese. Besides mozzarella, the three remaining types of cheese are a matter of personal preference. However, Parmigiano-Reggiano, provolone, and Fontina cheese are most commonly used.

This Classic Quattro Formaggi Pizza recipe is so easy and so delicious! It’s simple. It’s flavorful… most favorite pizza ever for cheese lover.

How to prepare Pizza Quattro Formaggi

1. Make the base: Put the flour into a large bowl, then stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well, pour in 300 ml warm water and the olive oil and bring together with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. To achieve the perfect consistency, when making the dough, keep some extra flour and water nearby to add if necessary. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. You can leave the dough to rise if you like, but it’s not essential for a thin crust.

See also step-by-step guide for making pizza dough

2. Roll out the dough: if you’ve let the dough rise, give it a quick knead, then split into a ball. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into large rounds, about 25cm across, using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift the rounds onto two floured baking sheets.

4. Top and bake: heat the oven to 460°C to 485°C fan/gas 8. Put another baking sheet or an upturned baking tray in the oven on the top shelf. Drizzle some olive oil over the pizza dough, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the dough, followed by the Gorgonzola, Fontina, and Parmesan cheese.

Tips: can make a topping of just mozzarella and ricotta, or use different kinds of cheese like pecorino and stracchino cheese or gorgonzola. Swiss cheese has incredible melting properties

Bake for 20 minutes until crisp. Bake until cheese is bubbly and the underside of the crust is golden brown. Once the pizzas are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Sprinkle torn basil leaves on top, if desired..

Repeat step for remaining pizza dough.

Slice the pizzas and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade Pizza Quattro Formaggi!