The Estate Bakery

Game Day Pizza

Name: Game Day Pizza
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 to 8 anchovies packed in oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large Portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed, sliced; Semolina flour; 1 prepared pizza dough; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced; 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, about ½ cup

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The Strategy:

Skip the delivery and wow your crowd with a homemade pizza that is truly next-level. This pie features blistered garlic-herb cherry tomatoes and savory Portobello mushrooms sautéed in rich anchovy oil, all layered over fresh, melty mozzarella on a perfectly baked crust. It's a gourmet spin on a casual favorite that will have everyone clamoring for the last slice.

Serves: 6-8 | Total Time: 55 minutes till it's ready

Ingredients

1 pint cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Shrooms

6 to 8 anchovies packed in oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large Portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed, sliced

Pizza

Semolina flour
1 prepared pizza dough
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, about ½ cup

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°.
Place the tomatoes into a shallow baking dish.
Add the garlic.
Season with oregano, salt and pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil and toss.
Bake until the tomatoes begin to burst and the garlic is golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the dish from the oven.

Shrooms

Heat the olive oil and anchovies in a skillet over medium heat until the anchovies dissolve, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high.
Add the mushrooms to the skillet.
Cook until the mushrooms begin to soften and all of the liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.

Pizza

Preheat the oven to 500°.
Place a pizza stone into the oven and heat for at least 30 minutes.
Dust a pizza paddle with semolina flour.
Roll out the pizza dough on the paddle.
Top the pizza dough with mozzarella cheese. Use your hands to break up the tomatoes and lay them and the garlic pieces on top of the cheese.
Top the tomatoes with the shrooms.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over all.
Transfer the pizza from the paddle to the hot stone.
Bake the pizza until the crust is golden and the topping bubbles, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the pizza with the paddle and cut into wedges.

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The Heart of the Table

Pulling a hot, bubbling pizza straight from the oven is the ultimate invitation to gather round. The aroma of roasted garlic and melting cheese fills the home, evoking feelings of cozy comfort and the simple joy of sharing a homemade meal during a lively weekend afternoon.

An appetizing, fresh serving of cooked Game Day Pizza displayed beautifully on a styled dining table.

The Art of the Host

unbleached, pre-cut parchment paper sheets for clean releases
a pre-seasoned double-burner cast-iron grill pan with high ridges
oatmeal-toned washed linen napkins
a platinum-grade non-stick silicone baking mat for consistent heat conduction
a large, hand-thrown ceramic serving platter with an organic rim
a well-seasoned 12-inch cast-iron skillet with dual pour spouts

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Slide the hot pizza onto a thick wooden paddle and slice it into rustic wedges right at the table. Garnish immediately with fresh basil leaves and a light drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
THE POUR: Pair this rich, savory pizza with a medium-bodied Chianti Classico served at 60°F in a wide-bowled glass to balance the tomatoes and mushrooms. For a non-alcoholic option, serve a chilled sparkling water infused with fresh blackberries and a sprig of basil.
THE VIBE: Evening Sunroom. Soft ambient lighting and the cozy hum of friendly chatter make for an intimate, relaxed evening of shared comfort.

Chef’s Recommendations

The Other Game Day Plate: Sweet Potato Fries with Buffalo Chicken & Blue Cheese
The Cherry Tomatoes Thread: Layered Chopped Salad
Something to Share: Big Battered Onion Rings with Horseradish Sauce
Round Out the Plate: Green Beans with Sliced Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Game Day Pizza

Game Day Pizza

The full recipe lives in the Vault

The Heart of the Table

The Art of the Host

Neighborly Grace

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