Pizza al Forno with Mushrooms, Gorgonzola, and Radicchio

Name: Pizza al Forno with Mushrooms, Gorgonzola, and Radicchio
Yield: makes 4 individual pizzas
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling; 1 pound cremini or white mushrooms, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 head red radicchio, cored and cut into 1-inch wedges; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or Saba; Basic Pizza Dough (page 33); Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 12 ounces Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled

January 24, 2012

This pizza could be named Umami Pizza because it features the earthy flavors of mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese. The radicchio provides a slightly bitter flavor for contrast and adds color. Sautéing the mushrooms and garlic in the wood-fired oven adds an additional layer of flavor.

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