Pizza with Ham, Black Olives, Arugula, and Cheese

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• Gagarin Smoked Ham

For the Dough:

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 150 ml lukewarm water
• 1/2 packet of dry yeast (about 4 g)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

For the Topping:

• 150 g pizza tomato sauce
• 200 g ham, thinly sliced
• 50 g black olives, sliced
• 100 g arugula
• 50 g hard cheese (e.g., Parmesan), shaved
• 200 g grated mozzarella cheese
• Olive oil for drizzling

1. Preparing the Dough: In a bowl, mix lukewarm water, sugar, and dry yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until the yeast activates. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, olive oil, and add the yeast mixture. Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
2. Shaping the Dough: Once risen, roll out the dough on a floured surface to the desired pizza size (approximately a 30 cm diameter circle). Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a pizza stone if you have one.
3. Topping: Evenly spread the tomato sauce on the dough and sprinkle with grated mozzarella. Then add the ham slices and black olives.
4. Baking: Preheat the oven to 220 °C. Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
5. Finishing Touch: After baking, remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with olive oil. Top with fresh arugula and shaved hard cheese (like Parmesan).
6. Serving: Slice and serve immediately.