Shortcrust Pastry Pizza

Spelt shortcrust pastry pizza: the no-yeast recipe ready in 10 minutes!
Have you ever wished for a hot, fragrant pizza exactly at that moment of the day when time seems to fly by?
Often the desire for a comforting dish clashes with the long hours required for natural rising, but there is a clever solution that combines practicality and an unmistakable rustic flavor.
The shortcrust pastry pizza made with spelt flour is a valid and surprising alternative to the classic version, ideal for those looking for an immediate result without giving up ingredient quality.
Choosing spelt means embracing an ancient and deep flavor, characterized by nutty notes that pair wonderfully with savory toppings.
Often one tends to use classic Type 0 flour, but integrating spelt into your cooking lets you discover new textures and different digestibility, making the pizza base pleasantly crumbly and aromatic.
The real strength of this preparation lies in its incredible speed of execution, since the dough does not require any forced resting time.
In a few minutes you can roll out an elastic base ready to welcome your culinary imagination.
If you crave pizza but your schedule doesn’t allow you to wait, this version will fulfill every gastronomic desire with a very tasty base that perfectly hosts a topping of thinly sliced potatoes, which become crispy and inviting during oven baking.
Of course, the versatility of this dough allows you to experiment with any ingredient you have on hand, turning a simple weeknight saver into a moment of true gourmet pleasure.
It’s the perfect secret to amaze unexpected guests or to pamper yourself after a busy day, bringing to the table a genuine, super-fast dish with character.
Follow this inspiration and let yourself be won over by the golden crispness of a pizza that fears no comparison.
Kcal 1408 approx total

Kcal 1408 approx total

Shortcrust Pastry Pizza
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Budget-friendly
  • Rest time: 10 Minutes
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 1 pizza
  • Cooking methods: Electric oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients to make the Shortcrust Pastry Pizza

  • 1 2/3 cups spelt flour
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 sachet (about 2 tsp) baking powder for savory tarts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3.4 fl oz (about 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) water
  • 2 potatoes (about 7 oz (200 g))
  • 2 oz mozzarella
  • to taste rosemary
  • to taste salt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Baking pan Round pizza pan

Preparation of the Shortcrust Pastry Pizza

  • First of all, combine all the ingredients for the dough, mixing together the spelt flour, salt, water and extra virgin olive oil.

    Form a smooth ball and let it rest in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.

    Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, wash them and slice them thinly.

    Take the dough, roll it out into a round sheet and place it in a greased pan about 11 in (28 cm) in diameter.

    Scatter the shredded mozzarella over the surface of the pizza, then add the potatoes and finally brush with extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and sprinkle with rosemary.

    Bake in a preheated oven at 428°F (220°C) for about 15 minutes, checking the cooking.

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My name is Francesca Mele, and "Lo scrigno del buongusto" is the name of my blog. I am a true Abruzzese, and after several years with a cooking website, I decided to start a blog. I have been online for a total of 12 years now, so many of you have known me for a long time! I love cooking and I am neither a chef nor a professional cook; I simply have a passion for cooking, preparing, and inventing new dishes. The recipes you find on my blog are not copied, and even the photos are not downloaded from the internet; they are my own.

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