Zizzi Pepperoni Campagna Pizza
Classic Italian pizza with pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, mozzarella, and rosemary. Traditional red sauce base with premium toppings.
Contains Allergens
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Why you'll love it
Zizzi's Pepperoni Campagna Pizza is a celebration of classic Italian pizza done right. This crowd-pleasing favorite combines the traditional trio of pepperoni, ham, and mushrooms with fresh mozzarella and fragrant rosemary on a rich tomato sauce base. The name 'Campagna' means 'countryside' in Italian, evoking rustic, hearty flavors that have satisfied appetites for generations. What makes this pizza special is the quality of ingredients and the perfect balance of toppings - not too heavy, not too light, just authentically delicious. Whether you're feeding the family or hosting friends, this is the kind of pizza that always gets demolished and never disappoints.
About the original
Zizzi's Pepperoni Campagna represents their approach to the classics - taking familiar, beloved combinations and elevating them with quality ingredients and proper technique. While they're known for innovative menu items, Zizzi understands that sometimes you want a perfect, traditional pizza.
This pizza has been on Zizzi's menu for years and remains one of their most popular choices. It's the go-to for pizza purists who appreciate the fundamentals done exceptionally well - a crispy base, flavorful sauce, quality cheese, and perfectly balanced toppings with that signature rosemary touch that makes it distinctly Italian.
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Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 500 g Strong white bread flour
- 7 g Fast action yeast — 1 sachet
- 1 tsp Caster sugar
- 1 tsp Fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Sauce & Toppings
- 200 ml Passata
- 2 clove Garlic — minced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 250 g Mozzarella — torn
- 100 g Pepperoni — sliced
- 100 g Cooked ham — torn
- 100 g Button mushrooms — sliced
- 2 sprig Fresh rosemary — leaves picked
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Fine sea salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Method
Make dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add 300ml warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil.
Knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Place in oiled bowl, cover, prove 1 hour until doubled.
Make sauce: Mix passata with minced garlic, oregano, pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 240°C (220°C fan) with pizza stone or heavy baking tray inside.
Divide dough in half. On floured surface, stretch each into 30cm circles.
Spread tomato sauce over base, leaving 2cm border for crust.
Scatter mozzarella evenly over sauce.
Distribute pepperoni slices, torn ham, and sliced mushrooms.
Sprinkle with fresh rosemary leaves.
Drizzle with olive oil. Slide onto preheated stone/tray.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Remove, season with black pepper, slice and serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Use quality pepperoni - it makes a huge difference to flavor.
- Don't spread sauce all the way to edge - leave a border for crispy crust.
- Fresh rosemary is essential - dried doesn't have the same impact.
- Sliced mushrooms cook better than chunks on pizza.
- A very hot oven is crucial for authentic pizza texture.
FAQs
- Can I use a different cheese?
- Mozzarella is traditional, but you can mix in some cheddar or provolone for extra flavor.
- My pizza base is soggy - why?
- Too many wet toppings, not enough heat, or dough not thin enough. Use less sauce and higher heat.
- Can I freeze the dough?
- Yes! After first prove, divide, wrap in cling film and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in fridge overnight.
- What if I don't have a pizza stone?
- Use a heavy baking tray preheated in the oven - it works nearly as well.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 820 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 38 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Carbs | 92 g |
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