Description
This Comforting Fall Harvest Pizza with Prosciutto is a delightful blend of sweet butternut squash, creamy mozzarella, and savory prosciutto that makes an ideal dish for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Easy to prepare, it’s a comforting meal that brings warmth to your table during the fall season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cup organic all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 Tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 packet rapid-rise yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups roasted butternut squash
- 6 roasted garlic cloves, chopped
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced or cubed
- 2 oz. fresh sliced prosciutto
- 1 cup chopped organic kale
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Raw honey for drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Combine warm water, honey, and yeast; let sit for 5 mins to activate yeast.
- Gradually mix in flour, garlic powder, and salt to create a soft dough.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until elastic and smooth.
- Roll out the dough to form about an 11-inch circle; place in a greased pizza pan.
- Preheat the oven to 500°F and prepare pizza sauce.
- Spread pizza sauce onto the crust, leaving edges intact.
- Sprinkle chopped kale and roasted garlic over the sauce.
- Layer fresh mozzarella cubes, roasted butternut squash, and prosciutto on top.
- Brush crust edges with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
- Cool for 2-3 minutes, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
You can use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
For a vegetarian version, omit the prosciutto and add more roasted vegetables.
Make toppings ahead of time to save on prep time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
