Servings: 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 1 ball of fresh pizza dough about 250g
- Flour for dusting
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of salt
Toppings:
- 4 oz goat cheese crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional: arugula for garnish after baking
Instructions
Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone inside if using.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, add olive oil and sliced onions. Stir occasionally and cook for 15–20 minutes until deeply golden. Add balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt in the last few minutes.
Assembly:
- On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 10–12 inch round.
- Transfer the dough to a floured pizza peel or parchment paper.
- Lightly brush the surface with olive oil.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over the dough, followed by evenly spreading the caramelized onions.
- Crumble goat cheese on top and sprinkle thyme.
- Add cracked black pepper to taste.
- Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Optional Garnish:
- Top with fresh arugula before serving for a peppery finish.
Notes
- Want to make it more decadent? Add a drizzle of honey or fig jam post-bake.
- Use store-bought caramelized onions to save time.
- This pairs wonderfully with a Pinot Noir or light red wine.
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