Mushroom Pizza | Caramelized Onion Pizza

Homemade pizza crust topped with mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh arugula and cheese.

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Mushroom Pizza | Caramelized Onion Pizza

Mushroom Pizza or Caramelized Onion pizza is a classic, incredibly delicious homemade white pizza recipe that combines the earthy flavor of mushrooms with sweet and savory caramelized onions. The arugula on top adds a peppery and refreshing element to the pizza.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Resting Time1

Total Time1 55

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 282kcal

Author: Kushi

Equipment

Pizza pan

Ingredients

For homemade pizza dough (You can even use store-bought pizza crust)

1 package Active dry yeast ( 2 ¼ tsp)
¾ cup Warm water
1 teaspoon Sugar
¾ teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoon Olive oil
2 to 2 ⅓ cups All-purpose flour

For the pizza topping

1 ½ tablespoon Olive oil
2 Onions, chopped lengthwise
Salt, to taste
8 oz Mushroom chopped, lengthwise
¾ to 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
4 oz Brie cheese
½ to 1 cup Arugula
Pepper, to taste
Olive oil, drizzle

Instructions

Make the best pizza dough at home

Add warm water and sugar to a bowl. Sprinkle yeast and leave it undisturbed for 10 minutes. Let the yeast activate.
1 package Active dry yeast ( 2 ¼ tsp), ¾ cup Warm water, 1 teaspoon Sugar
Add salt, olive oil, and flour in increments and knead to get a smooth yet slightly tacky dough.
¾ teaspoon Salt, 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 2 to 2 ⅓ cups All-purpose flour
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Prepare the toppings

Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan. Add onions, salt and stir so that onions are coated in oil.
1 ½ tablespoon Olive oil, 2 Onions, chopped lengthwise, Salt, to taste
Cook this on a medium to medium-low flame for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes golden and caramelized. Transfer this to a plate. Caramelizing onions will give intense and memorable flavors.
Add mushrooms and saute to the same pan until it develops color and becomes tender. Switch off the flame.
8 oz Mushroom chopped, lengthwise

Bake mushroom pizza with caramelized onions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease your 10-inch or 12-inch pizza pan with olive oil or butter.
Transfer the risen dough to the floured surface and roll it out to a ten or 12-inch circle of desired thickness.
Transfer this to a prepared pizza pan.
Spread the caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom, mozzarella cheese, and brie cheese, and drizzle some olive oil on top.
¾ to 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated, 4 oz Brie cheese, Olive oil, drizzle
Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until it is golden brown.

Prepare the arugula topping

In a bowl, add the arugula, sprinkle some salt, pepper powder, drizzle olive oil and toss until it's well coated.
½ to 1 cup Arugula, Pepper, to taste
Top the baked mushroom pizza with arugula or serve it as a side with pizza and enjoy.

Notes

The amount of pizza toppings can be varied as desired.
Any type of mushroom, from regular white mushrooms to shitake, portobello will work for this recipe.
If you want a crispy crust, then use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
This is a vegetarian version of mushroom pizza. To make it vegan, simply omit the cheese in the recipe or use any vegan cheese.
Any leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator with each slice separated between parchment paper in an airtight conatiner.
I have made this pizza very similar to the one that was served in a restaurant I tried. You can always spread a spoonful of tomato sauce or pesto sauce before adding the toppings if desired.

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