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Pizza "Tongues"

Pizza tongues are a classic Italian snack and a must-try recipe. Crispy strips of dough topped with tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Light, crunchy, and easy to make. You can served them also as appetizer or for aperitivo
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 310 g all-purpose flour or flour 0 2 ½ cups
  • 200 ml water ¾ cup + 1 tbsp
  • 8 g salt 1 ½ tsp
  • 15 ml olive oil 1 tbsp
For the sauce:
  • 400 g crushed tomatoes 1 ½ cups
  • oregano to taste
  • olive oil drizzle
  • salt pinch
  • fresh basil handful

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, water, and olive oil, mixing until you have a smooth, elastic dough.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough out as thinly as possible.
  3. Cut the dough into long, tongue-shaped strips using a knife or pizza cutter.
  4. Place the dough strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix crushed tomatoes with a pinch of salt, a drizzle of olive oil, oregano, and chopped fresh basil to make a flavorful sauce.
  6. Spread the tomato mixture evenly over each dough strip.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 480°F (250°C) for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are golden and crispy.
  8. Serve warm and dive in, these pizza tongues are best fresh from the oven.