Affitisciuta

Sud Forno Executive Chef Giovanna Alonzi and Terroni Queen Wine Director Graeme Moore continue their monthly collaboration, pairing wine and food with intention. Drawing from Terroni favourites and seasonal inspirations, each recipe is grounded in Italian tradition and meant to be enjoyed at your own table.

Enjoy this month's pairing for Torre De Beati Montepulciano D'abruzzo DOC "Cocciapazza"  featured in the premium mixed case for April 2026.

Recipe curated by Sud Forno Executive Chef Giovanna Alonzi.

Affitisciuta

Pizza with mozzarella, smoked scamorza, and spicy sausage

Makes 1 round pizza (serves 1)

You Will Need

• Pizza peel or thin wooden paletta

• Pizza stone (preferred) or baking sheet

• Parchment paper

Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough ball, fully proofed (about ¼ of the Terroni Impasto per Pizze recipe, see page 000)

• 80 g spicy sausage

• 100 g canned tomatoes, seasoned and milled

• 80 g mozzarella, shredded

• 40 g smoked scamorza, cut into 1 cm cubes

Method

1. Preheat the oven:
   Place your pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 500°F (260°C).
   
   

2. Shape the dough:
   Lightly dust your hands and work surface with flour. Place the dough ball on the floured surface. Press it down with your fingertips to flatten into a disk.
   Press around the rim, leaving about 1.5 cm from the edges, creating a shallow valley between the center and the crust. Using the outer part of your palm, stretch the dough from the center toward the edges while rotating it. Be careful not to thin the center too much. Continue stretching until the pizza reaches 30 cm (10–12 inches) in diameter.
   
   

3. Add toppings:
   Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a 1.5 cm border around the edge. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly on top. Arrange the sausage and scamorza cubes evenly across the pizza.
   
   

4. Bake:
   Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone (or parchment-lined baking sheet). Bake for 7–9 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
   
   

5. Serve:
   Remove the pizza from the oven and serve immediately.
   
   

Buon Appetito!