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Awesome Caprese Pizza with Garlic Focaccia Crust
This Caprese Pizza recipe is made with a focaccia bread crust and is topped with fresh basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Fresh, flavorful, and so easy!
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Creating This Caprese Pizza with Focaccia Crust
I have been struggling to make a pizza crust at home that I really, really love. There has been a definite improvement since purchasing a pizza stone, preheating the oven for at least a half an hour before I bake the pizza, and using the highest possible temperature my oven sets to.
Yet still I was not 100% satisfied. Somehow the idea came to me to create a recipe for a focaccia pizza crust. Using this recipe base, I made a few adaptations and tested my new idea out.
My friends, I know this is not a traditional pizza crust by any means. But I think it is my new favorite recipe. It crisps up on the bottom and on the edges so nicely, yet it is still tender inside.
And it doesn’t turn out hard-crunchy like some have in the past. The focaccia pizza dough bakes up thick, but fluffy.
What is Caprese Pizza?
Caprese, or Insalata Caprese, is an Italian salad featuring the colors of the country’s flag – green, white, and red. It is believed that the salad recipe originated on the Island of Capri and it is commonly believed that the salad was created as an homage to the Italian flag.
Caprese traditionally features fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and delicious ripe tomatoes. Often, you’ll see it served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some balsamic vinegar.
I created this caprese pizza recipe inspired by this classic (and delicious) Italian salad.
Tools Used to Make this Caprese Pizza
Here are a few tools that you’ll find helpful when preparing this healthy pizza recipe:
- Pizza Stone – Putting a pizza stone in the oven or on the grill helps the bottom of the focaccia crust get nice and crispy.
- Rolling Pin – A rolling pin works well for shaping the focaccia dough.
- Cutting Board and Knives – You’ll need a cutting board and sharp knives to cut the tomatoes and basil.
- Pizza Peel – Transferring the pizza to and from the oven is a lot easier with a pizza peel.
- Pizza Cutter – Pizza cutters are helpful for slicing the pizza after it cooks.
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Pizza Caprese Ingredients
This recipe has two parts: the focaccia pizza dough and the pizza caprese toppings. Here’s what you’ll need for both:
- Active Dry Yeast
- All-Purpose Flour
- Olive Oil
- Dried Basil
- Salt
- Fresh Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Balsamic Vinegar or Balsamic Glaze for serving
For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.
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What Are the Best Tomatoes to Use in Easy Caprese Pizza?
Because this recipe for Homemade Caprese Pizza has such simple ingredients, you’ll want to make sure that you use fresh ingredients.
Ripe tomatoes are super important, but beyond that the variety is up to you – roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, or a mix of varieties for a pop of color.
I do, however, recommend using varieties that don’t have a lot of seeds and are very “meaty” rather than watery.
How to Make Caprese Pizza
Here’s a quick overview of the pizza making process:
Making Fresh Pizza Dough
In this pizza recipe, I use a focaccia dough, instead of traditional homemade pizza dough for a fun twist on the classic caprese pizza
- First, make the focaccia pizza dough: I’ve given step-by-step instructions on how the focaccia pizza crust comes together.
- Make the dough as instructed, then let it rise 50 minutes at room temperature.
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Assembling the Caprese Pizza
- Then, assemble the pizza: Turn the pizza dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Preheat oven to 550 degrees F with a pizza stone on a rack in the top half of the oven.
- After the dough has risen, divide it into quarters. Then, roll each portion out into rounds just under 1/2 an inch thick.
- After that, brush each crust all over with olive oil
- Next, add the asiago or parmesan on the pizza and top with a handful of sliced fresh basil and halved grape tomatoes. After that, top with chunks of fresh mozzarella.
- Then, transfer pizza to the pizza stone in the oven. Bake for 9-12 minutes.
- Lastly, serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze on top of the pizza
The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.
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How Many Does this Caprese Pizza Recipe Make
For this recipe, I divided the dough into 4 small pizzas, approximately 9 or so inches in diameter, that serve two perfectly with a side salad or fruit (or dessert afterward, as was our case).
If you choose, you could make 2 medium-large sized pizzas instead. Whatever you choose, I’m sure it will be great!
Tips for Making this Homemade Caprese Pizza Recipe
When making the pizza dough – A large bowl works best so you have plenty of room as the dough rises. Oiling the bowl first helps the dough not stick. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
If using larger tomatoes – it is best to slice thin tomato slices rather than cutting them in half as I do when using grape tomatoes.
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Caprese Pizza Recipe Substitutions
The variations for this focaccia pizza recipe are only limited by your imagination!
- Rosemary: You can easily switch out the rosemary in the crust for another herb or leave it out all together.
- Olive oil: Try using homemade marinara sauce instead of olive oil on the crust.
- Tomatoes and basil: Try experimenting with different toppings.
- Pizza Crust: if you prefer regular homemade pizza dough, you can use that instead. Here is a pizza crust recipe we like.
- Adding Meat: ground Italian sausage or Prosciutto taste great added to this easy caprese pizza recipe.
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Caprese Pizza FAQs
Got questions about how to make this recipe for pizza caprese? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.
Do I Have to Make this with Focaccia Crust?
No, but it is definitely delicious that way!
Feel free to use your favorite pizza dough instead if you prefer. This recipe is super quick to make if you are able to purchase fresh dough from your grocery store or local pizza joint.
Why Do You Salt the Tomatoes?
For this caprese pizza recipe, I salt the tomatoes and let them sit on paper towels for 15 minutes, then pat dry before assembling the pizza.
Salting the tomatoes helps draw out excess moisture so the pizza doesn’t become watery when baked.
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What is the Best Way to Store Leftover Caprese Pizza?
Leftover pizza caprese is best stored cut in slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
If you have to place multiple layers of pizza slices in your container, it works best to place a layer of parchment paper between slices so they don’t stick together.
How Should I Reheat Leftover Caprese Pizza?
For this recipe, you can reheat the leftovers in the oven at 275°F. Place slices on a baking sheet in the oven until it is reheated to your liking.
I also like to use a small stone toaster oven pan in my toaster oven to reheat leftover pizza. It warms the pizza up and re-crisps the crust nicely and is ideal when you’re heating only a slice or two at a time.
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What to Serve with Caprese Pizza
I normally keep things simple by serving this focaccia bread pizza with a side salad. The fresh flavors taste best with this delicious dinner. Here are a few of our favorite salad recipes:
This Italian Mixed Greens Salad is the perfect salad to pair with homemade pizza night! A mix of arugula, radicchio and baby kale is tossed with a simple lemon Dijon vinaigrette and topped with crispy prosciutto and fresh shaved parmesan.
Learn how simple this Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe is to make at home so you can enjoy your favorite flavors without the cost of eating out! Includes a homemade version of Olive Garden Dressing, too.
This Zucchini Tomato Basil Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is a light and refreshing summertime salad and perfect when your garden is exploding with tomatoes, basil, and zucchini in the later summer months. And, since it’s a raw zucchini salad, you won’t have to turn the oven on those hot summer days.
Your salad doesn’t have to be fancy at all. We often use mixed greens, lettuce, cucumber, shredded carrot, and tomato for a basic side salad. Check out these 3 Simple Salad Dressing Recipes to go along with your salad.
Made with a scratch dressing and garlic croutons, this Homemade Caesar Salad is a crowd favorite that everyone loves.
Try this Homemade Caprese Pizza Recipe!
Next time you’re looking for a new dinner idea, give this Caprese Pizza a try!
Did you think it was the best pizza night? Leave a comment below and give it a review for others to see what you thought of this easy homemade pizza.
On Instagram? Share your photo and tag me with @goodlifeeats and #goodlifeeatsrecipes. I’d love to see your photo of your caprese pizzas!
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Caprese Pizza
Focaccia bread is a wonderful side to any meal, but add your favorite toppings to this garlic focaccia and you have the best pizza I've tasted!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 packages Active Dry Yeast
- 2 cups Warm Water
- 6 cups All-Purpose Flour, divided
- 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 3 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 8 cloves chopped Fresh Garlic
Toppings:
- Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 - 2 cups sliced Tomatoes (varying colors if available!)
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- Fresh Mozzarella
- Fresh Basil
Instructions
Preparing the Pizza Crust
- Combine yeast and water; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil and salt. Stir 3 cups flour, garlic, and dried basil in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
- Add yeast mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes. Dough will be spongy.
- Sprinkle 2 c flour onto a flat surface. Turn dough out onto floured surface, and knead until flour is incorporated into dough.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of flour if needed, staring in 1/4 cup amounts and kneading until a smooth and elastic dough forms, about 5 minutes.
- Return to the bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 35-50 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
Salt the Tomatoes
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Then, lay the sliced tomatoes on top. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon - 1 teaspoon of sea salt.
- Let the tomatoes sit for 15 minutes. Afterwards, pat dry with clean paper towels.
Assembling the Caprese Pizza
- Preheat oven to 550 degrees F with a pizza stone on a rack in the top 1/2 of the oven.
- Divide dough into quarters. On a floured surface (I like to use a pizza peel or a sheet of parchment so I can easily transfer the pizza to the stone in the oven).
- Roll each portion out into rounds about a 1/4 inch thick. Using fingertips dimple the dough all over.
- Brush each crust with 1 tablespoon olive oil all over. Sprinkle with parmesan.
- Arrange sliced tomatoes over top, then add fresh mozzarella. Transfer pizza to the pizza stone in the oven.
Baking the Pizza
- Bake at 550 degrees F for 7-12 minutes, or until dough is golden on the edges and the cheese is hot and melted.
- Top with lots of fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with balsamic glaze
Notes
Why Do You Salt the Tomatoes?
Salting the tomatoes helps draw out excess moisture so the pizza doesn't become watery when baked.
How Many Pizzas Does this Make
For this recipe, I divided the dough into 4 small pizzas, approximately 9 or so inches in diameter. If you choose, you could make 2 medium-large sized pizzas instead.
Storing Leftover Dough
If you don't intend to use the full amount of dough, divide it after the second rise and place the extra in a gallon-sized zip top bag in the refrigerator.
Use the dough within 48 hours. Punch it down and proceed with forming the crust rounds.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 526Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 950mgCarbohydrates: 78gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 12g
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Ava says
I like to make homemade pizza, too, and have been searching for the perfect crust. Crispy outside, soft inside. I am going to try this tonight! Thanks for the tips about the oven temp and pre-heating the pizza stone.PS. It's my first visit. I linked from Cheeky Kitchen:)
Candi says
Oh my goodness! Your pictures make me want to lick the computer screen! I've never tried to make focaccia bread before, your recipe looks great!
Michelle {Brown Eyed Baker} says
GORGEOUS pizza! That looks delicious, and your photos are divine.
Memória says
oh-my-word!!! What a fantastic idea. It looks absolutely perfect. Your photos look like they come from a magazine. Beautiful1!
James says
Really looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing
Jennifer says
Now this is my kind of pizza!!! I highly dislike take out and mass chain pizza… homemade and authentic italian pizzas reign! LOVE the caprese on a lovely focaccia!
angela@spinachtiger says
I normally like the thin crispy chewy pizza, but this would be a dangerous to my waist line, as I would gobble it up. Flavors, pictures, are perfect.
Appetite for Conversation says
Oh my. This looks fantastic!
Maria says
I wish we were having this for dinner tonight!
UC Davis Good Life Garden says
Just happened upon your blog…STUNNING! I could not agree more with most of the previous comments! What's your secret! We need to feature your stuff on our UC Davis Good Life Garden site/blog! It's a perfect fit!
Amy Kelly says
These photos are so gorgeous! I also use a focaccia bread recipe for my pizza crust. I love a thick, chewy pizza crust and focaccia is the best! I add a lot of dried herbs to mine and the resulting crust is so flavorful and fantastic.
Juls @ Juls' Kitchen says
just found your blog on Foodgawker, it is amazing!Love your pics! Ciao from Italy
Amy says
Oh, this looks so delicious and your photos are stunning, Katie! You really got the hang of your camera quickly 🙂 It looks amazing!
Kitchen Butterfly says
Love love love the photos, plus I'm a BIG caprese fan. Yummmmy
Tasty Eats At Home says
Looks so good. I love my pizza stone, it's amazing how well it works!
pam says
Your photography is always so beautiful! And this particular pizza recipe really appeals to me! Should be great on the outside grill.