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    Crispy Pancetta and Asparagus Pizza with Goat Cheese

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    A delicious and crispy pizza topped with pancetta, asparagus, mozzarella, goat cheese, and Parmesan.

    Ingredients for Crispy Pancetta and Asparagus Pizza with Goat Cheese

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    Olive Oil

    tablespoons

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    Pancetta, minced

    0 oz

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    Red Pepper Flakes

    teaspoons

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    Asparagus, ends trimmed

    0 lb

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    Pizza Dough

    0 lb

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    Cornmeal

    for dusting

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    Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

    0 oz

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    Green Onions, white and pale green parts thinly sliced

    each

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    Goat Cheese, crumbled

    0 lb

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    Parmesan Cheese

    to taste

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    Kosher Salt

    to taste

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    Black Pepper

    to taste

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    How to Make Crispy Pancetta and Asparagus Pizza with Goat Cheese

    1. Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

    2. Cook Pancetta

    Warm one tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced pancetta and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about two minutes until the pancetta becomes crispy and fragrant.

    3. Prepare Asparagus

    Cut the asparagus stalks into bite-sized pieces and toss them in a small bowl with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

    4. Roll Out Dough

    On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness. Sprinkle a rimless baking sheet with cornmeal and transfer the rolled-out dough onto it.

    5. Prepare Pizza

    Using a brush, spread the pancetta-cooking oil over the dough, leaving a ½-inch plain border around the edges. Evenly sprinkle the crispy pancetta mixture over the dough, followed by a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. Scatter the sliced green onions and crumbled goat cheese on top. Finally, arrange the asparagus pieces over the pizza and grate fresh Parmesan cheese over everything. Season lightly with coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    6. Bake Pizza

    Bake the pizza in your preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the crust is golden brown.

    7. Rest and Serve

    Once baked, let the pizza stand for about five minutes on a cutting board before slicing.

    Pitfalls and tips

    Stone and Heat

    Use a pizza stone or steel and preheat your oven to the highest temperature for at least 30 minutes to achieve a crisp crust.

    Dough Handling

    Allow your homemade dough to ferment slowly in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours for the best flavor development, and bring it to room temperature before shaping for a lighter crust.

    Pancetta Preparation

    Cook the pancetta until it's crispy yet chewy and use the rendered fat to brush onto the dough for added flavor.

    Ingredient Layering

    Start with a light spread of garlic-infused olive oil or pancetta fat, followed by mozzarella, pancetta, asparagus, and crumbled goat cheese on top.

    Cheese Choices

    Complement goat cheese with a milder cheese like mozzarella for texture, and ensure the goat cheese is at room temperature for easier spreading.


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