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Perfect Birria Pizza: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Everyone


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon instant yeast
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– ¾ cup warm water
– 2 cups cooked birria meat (shredded)
– 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
– ½ cup queso fresco (crumbled)
– ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
– ¼ cup onion (diced)
– 1-2 jalapeños (sliced, optional)
– Lime wedges (for serving)
– Birria consomé (for dipping)


Instructions

Creating the Perfect Birria Pizza is straightforward when you follow these steps:

1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add Water and Oil: Slowly add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
3. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
4. Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
6. Roll Out the Dough: Once risen, punch the dough down and roll it out into a pizza shape on a floured surface.
7. Prepare the Pizza Base: Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Add the Toppings: Spread the shredded birria meat evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella and queso fresco on top.
9. Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
10. Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle chopped cilantro, diced onion, and sliced jalapeños on top while still hot.
11. Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
12. Serve with Consomé: Serve accompanied by lime wedges and a small bowl of birria consomé for dipping.

By following these steps, you’ll create an incredible Perfect Birria Pizza that’s full of flavor and sure to impress!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 slices
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 20g