Spicy Diavola Pizza
This fiery Diavola Pizza is made with a crisp homemade crust, spicy salami, creamy mozzarella, and a kick of chili flakes and pickled jalapeños. Bold, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes once the dough is prepared!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons quick-rise yeast (or pizza yeast)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2½ cups "00" flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 200 grams fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into chunks
- 80 grams spicy salami (such as Spianata Calabrese)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ cup pickled jalapeños
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Set the rack to the middle position. In a small bowl, stir the warm water with the yeast and sugar. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes until foamy on top.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture along with the olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead until the dough becomes soft and smooth. If sticky, sprinkle in a bit more flour.
- Roll the dough ball on a floured surface until it's the right size for your pizza pan. Transfer to a greased pizza pan or baking sheet. If using a pizza stone or pizza oven, dust a pizza peel with cornmeal before sliding the dough on.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Cut or tear fresh mozzarella into smaller chunks, pat dry with a paper towel if needed, and scatter them over the sauce.
- Layer slices of spicy salami evenly on top, then sprinkle with chili flakes and scatter pickled jalapeños.
- Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, slice into wedges and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes enough for one large pizza (about 14 inches).
Pizza Dough: You can also use store-bought pizza dough from the grocery store.
Pizza Oven Option: For an outdoor pizza oven or brick oven, bake at 500°F for 8-10 minutes. Use a pizza peel with a dusting of cornmeal so the dough slides easily.
Variations: Add black olives, kalamata olives, mushrooms, or red onion for a loaded spicy pizza. Drizzle hot honey after baking for a hot-sweet contrast.
Storage: Cool completely, then refrigerate slices in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 969mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg
