Indeed, pumpkin recipes are never enough. And today I present you my version of Pumpkin Pizza, to show you that we can put pumpkin everywhere and achieve an amazing result. The pumpkin in the dough will add color, flavor, and softness to our homemade pizza.
We’ll use cooked pumpkin, I’ll leave you all the tricks and tips for a great result.
Try it and amaze your guests.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 5 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Fall, Winter
Ingredients for the Pumpkin Pizza
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 7 oz pumpkin
- 1 cup water
- 0.4 oz fresh yeast (or one packet of dry yeast)
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 5 oz prosciutto crudo
- 5 oz provola cheese
- 7 oz arugula
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Tools
What you need to make Pumpkin Pizza
- 1 Stand Mixer stand mixer
- 1 Parchment Paper parchment paper
- 1 Bench Scraper bench scraper
Steps for Pumpkin Pizza
Clean and slice the pumpkin. For this recipe, I used butternut squash, naturally very sweet and flavorful, but delica pumpkin will also work well.
You can cook the pumpkin as indicated in the recipe here, as we will need the cooked pumpkin pulp.In a stand mixer, fit the dough hook and pour in the flour, dry yeast (in this case add a teaspoon of sugar) or fresh yeast crumbled into small pieces, and water. Once the dough begins to take shape, add the cooked pumpkin pulp.
Now we can add the salt, and finally the oil. Let the stand mixer work until the dough clings to the hook, almost fully kneaded.
Transfer the mixture directly into a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for about 4 hours.
The dough should now have doubled in size. Pour it onto a floured surface and give it two folds with oiled hands. Let it rise for another 30 minutes, covered.
Directly on the baking tray covered with parchment paper, divide the dough into two parts with a bench scraper and shape them into flat, elongated forms, like two panuozzi. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
We can now bake in a preheated oven (static) at 428°F for about 20 minutes.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Carefully, with a bread knife, cut them in half and fill them with the provola cheese pieces. Return them to the hot oven for 5 minutes, allowing the provola to melt.
At this point, remove from the oven and fill with prosciutto crudo, arugula, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Storage, Tips, and Notes for Pumpkin Pizza
Pumpkin pizza is delicious, I filled it with prosciutto crudo and provola, but you can let your imagination run wild with the combinations you prefer.
It keeps for up to 2 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze it and thaw it when needed. You can prepare the dough in advance and thaw it before baking.
It keeps for up to 2 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze it and thaw it when needed. You can prepare the dough in advance and thaw it before baking.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Does the pumpkin taste really stand out?
The pumpkin adds aroma, softness, and color to the pizza. The taste is barely noticeable.
The pumpkin adds aroma, softness, and color to the pizza. The taste is barely noticeable.
If the dough is too soft, what can I do?
Add a bit more flour. It will still be slightly softer than classic pizza dough.
Add a bit more flour. It will still be slightly softer than classic pizza dough.