Puck’s Smoked Salmon
The famous smoked Salmon pizza on the menu at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago restaurant in Los Angeles, California.
Wolfgang Puck invented this dish when actress Joan Collins ordered smoked Salmon with brioche but the restaurant was already out of bread.
Puck substituted his lacking ingredient with a pizza crust and created an elevated version of a classic bagel and cream cheese.
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Pizza is such a fun dish to make at home! One reason is that it’s a great way to get creative in the kitchen and experiment with different flavors and toppings. You can choose your favorite crust recipe, homemade or store-bought, and create your own unique pizza, whether it’s a classic Margherita or an unconventional one like a pizza with figs, prosciutto, and gorgonzola. Another reason is that it’s a great activity to do with friends and family. Making pizza at home can be a fun bonding experience, whether you’re hosting a pizza party or just a casual night in. Plus, everyone can have their own personal pizza with their favorite toppings.
Also, making pizza at home is a more cost-effective and healthier way to enjoy this delicious dish. You can control the quality of the ingredients you use and know exactly what you’re eating.
Finally, it’s a great way to showcase your cooking skills and impress your guests and loved ones. Pizza from home made dough and homemade sauce, can be a great way to show off your culinary talents. All in all, making pizza at home is a fun, creative, and delicious way to enjoy this beloved dish.
Pizza in USA
According to recent articles and research, the most popular foods in the USA are burgers, hot dogs, french fries, cookies and in fifth place, Pizza.
Take a look at some of the other pizzas from USA here.
| Origin | USA |
| Type | Seafood |
| Sauce | Crème fraîche |
Puck’s Smoked Salmon Pizza Recipe
If you love pizza, you’re in for a treat! We’ve created a recipe for a delicious home baked Puck’s Smoked Salmon Pizza that can be made in your backyard pizza oven or on a pizza stone in your oven.
| Dough | 2 hours |
| Assembly | 10 minutes |
| Baking | 12-20 minutes |
Puck’s Smoked Salmon Pizza Ingredients
Get enough of the toppings that you will need for the amount of pizzas you plan to make. The pizza sauce and dough ingredients below are designed for 3-4 pizzas, so scale up or down, based on your requirements.
Simple Pizza dough
- 400 g (2 2/3 cups) plain flour, plus extra to dust
- 250 ml (1 cup) lukewarm water
- 7 grams (2 tsps) dried yeast
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 1/4 cup (3 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
Puck’s Smoked Salmon Pizza Toppings
Toppings used in this pizza recipe, are;
- Smoked Salmon
- Black Caviar
- Red Onion
- Dill
Simple Tomato Pizza Sauce
- 1 can (6oz/170g) tomato paste
- 1 can (15oz/420g) tomatoes, whole or crushed
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 a small onion
- 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 tsp salt
Want to try a different sauce? See our article on the different types of pizza sauces.
TIP
You can click on any of the tags at the bottom of this page, to find other pizzas besides Puck’s Smoked Salmon Pizza, that use that topping.
Pizza Dough Method
If you don’t have much time, grab a premade pizza base at your local grocery store, or hand make your own pizza dough following the simple steps below. Some shops even carry premade pizza dough in balls.
- Whisk yeast and lukewarm water in a jug. Stand for around five minutes.
- Add the salt and flour in a large bowl. Create a hollow centre in the flour. Slowly pour the liquid yeast mixture and oil.
- Using your hands or spatula, gently combine the flour mixture until smooth. Then turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and hand knead for roughly five minutes.
- Place the dough mixture in to an oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Leave in a warm place until the dough has at least risen to double in size.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Hand knead gently for five minutes until reasonably smooth.
- Sprinkle some flour on work surface before rolling out dough to prevent any sticking.
- Divide dough mix into equal amounts, now roll out the bases to the desired size.
TIP: We have other dough recipes if you would like to try your hand at sourdough, poolish or more.
Tomato Pizza Sauce Method
It takes around five minutes to make this tasty pizza sauce following the simple steps below, or you can purchase a bottle of pizza sauce at your local supermarket.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Using either a whisk, or blender, mix well.
- Let sit for five minutes.
- Your sauce is now ready to use or keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze leftover sauce.
You can make the sauce the day before and refrigerate to save time.
Preparing Puck’s Smoked Salmon Pizza
Switch oven on to at least 450 degrees and preheat for at least 30 minutes.
Stretch out dough into a circle, on a floured surface.
If you are using a pizza steel or stone, make sure it is preheating in oven.
Now it’s time to add the sauce. This recipe calls for Crème fraîche. Spread the Crème fraîche around the pizza base, leaving a gap at edges.
Add your ingredients in size, from the largest to smallest.
Cheese should be sprinkled on at the end.
Toppings for this pizza are;
- Smoked Salmon
- Black Caviar
- Red Onion
- Dill
Whilst this pizza is delicious by itself, yet why not pair it with another pizza as well?
Cooking
Put the Puck’s Smoked Salmon pizza on the middle shelf in oven, and wait ten minutes.
After 10 minutes, open the door and check the pizza.
This pizza should take approximately 15 minutes, however allow it to cook to personal taste.
About Black Caviar
With its unique flavor and texture, black caviar is adding a luxurious twist to everyone’s favorite comfort food. This delightfully salty ingredient can be found in upscale restaurants as well as on homemade pizzas, making it a great way to elevate your meal.
Black caviar is made from the roe of sturgeon fish and comes in various sizes and colors, ranging from gray to jet black. It has a distinct briny flavor that pairs perfectly with creamy cheeses like ricotta or mozzarella.
Pizza Tools
When making Puck’s Smoked Salmon Pizza, we always recommend that you use whatever tools you are able to get your hands on. Our basic pizza tools are…
Pizza Cutters
The one pizza tool everyone should own. There are a few varieities to choose from, see how to cut pizza for more.
Pizza Stone
A pizza stone is a great way to up your pizza game at home. Read more about cooking with a Pizza Stone.
Food Containers
Leftovers need to go somewhere, and I hate using lots of plastic wrap or alfoil. I prefer good air tight clear containers for my fridge.
Salmon
One of the most popular types of fish in the world, Salmon is extremely versatile and used in just about every kind of dish that fish is found in. Salmon is a popular fish with high levels of protein, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids in particular make Salmon one of the healthiest seafoods.
The word “Salmon” comes from the Latin salmo, which in turn might have originated from salire, meaning “to leap”.
How to Store
Have leftover pizza? Here’s what to do.
Store in the fridge
Leftover slices of pizza may be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer guide
You can store leftover pizza in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen as directed above until heated through.
Reheating pizza
Warm in the center of a 450 degree F oven for approximately 6 minutes, on a pizza stone if possible, until heated through. See our article on reheating pizza for more.
Pizza making FAQ
Want to know how to make delicious pizza at home? Here are some FAQ and their answers to the most common pizza making questions.
Which pizza was created to represent the italian flag?
The Pizza Margherita was created in 1889, when Margherita di Savoia, the new queen of Italy, visited Naples. A famous local chef created a pizza using ingredients to match the new flag and named it Margherita.
Can I use pastry flour instead of 00 flour for making pizza dough?
Yes, you can, however you will find that bread flour would be a better choice. In order of preference, I would suggest 00 flour, bread flour then pastry flour. If it’s all you have, then give it a shot, and maybe search for a pizza dough recipe that calls for pastry flour.
How long can pizza sit out?
You shouldn’t leave pizza out in the open uncovered, for more than a few hours. In fact, I would put it in an air tight container within an hour, if it weren’t being eaten.
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