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Pizza "Tongues"

Pizza tongues are a classic Italian snack—crispy strips of dough topped with tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Light, crunchy, and easy to make, they’re perfect straight from the oven or as a fun appetizer to share.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

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 enjoy—these pizza tongues are best fresh from the oven, bursting with flavor and aroma.