Pizza Diavola (Spicy Salami Pizza)

KP
Servings: 4 Total Time: 2 hrs
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Tomato, mozzarella and spicy salami with chili

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Pizza diavola, or “devil pizza”, is the spicy pizza of Italian pizzerias: tomato sauce, mozzarella and slices of spicy salami, often with chili. The salami is usually a hot, paprika or chili-spiced variety, such as the spicy salami of Calabria in southern Italy. It is similar to American pepperoni pizza but with more heat and a more rustic flavor.

Learn more about salami, prosciutto and cooked ham.

Recipe label: Based on traditional technique. Photo: illustrative stock photo, not the finished dish from this exact recipe. Regional recipes vary by family and pizzeria.

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Pizza Diavola (Spicy Salami Pizza)

Author: KP Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses: , Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian Spicy
Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 10 mins Rest Time 90 mins Total Time 2 hrs
Servings: 4

Description

Pizza diavola: a spicy Italian pizza with tomato, mozzarella, hot salami and chili flakes. Ready in about 2 hours.

Ingredients

For the dough (makes 2 pizzas of about 30 cm / 12 in)

For the topping

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Add the lukewarm water and olive oil and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled.
  3. Preheat the oven to its highest setting, at least 250 C / 480 F, with a pizza stone or an upside-down baking tray on the middle rack for at least 30 minutes. Be careful, the oven and tray are extremely hot.
  4. Divide the dough into 2 balls. On a floured surface, stretch or roll each into a round about 30 cm / 12 in across.
  5. Place each round on parchment paper. Spread with the seasoned crushed tomatoes, leaving a border.
  6. Top with the mozzarella and salami slices, then sprinkle with chili flakes and oregano.
  7. Slide onto the hot stone or tray and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden and the salami edges are crisp.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.

Note

Choose a spicy Italian salami if you can, and slice it thin so it crisps. Contains pork (if the salami is pork), wheat gluten and milk. Cured meats are high in salt. Use oven mitts, the oven and tray are extremely hot.
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Frequently asked questions

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What is the difference between diavola and pepperoni pizza?

Diavola uses spicy Italian salami, while American pepperoni is a different, usually smaller and smokier sausage.

How do I make it milder?

Use mild salami and skip the chili flakes.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Replace the salami with roasted peppers and add chili oil for heat.