I went on a fungi hunt today and enjoyed the lush surroundings; everything was in bloom.
I wandered deeper into the woods than usual and ended up near a fallen tree I always admire from the other side of the stream. It’s covered in fungi that look like the hairy curtain crust, so it was a nice surprise to finally get close.
I stayed in the woods for a bit and picked a few blackberry shoots to ferment and dry for teas since mushrooms weren’t really fruiting yet around here.
Luckily, I had some fermented bolete mushrooms, so I made a simple but tasty pizza today to share in 
Fermented mushrooms have a deep,, tangy flavour that worked really well for it.
So...
🍄 Rustic Bolete Mushroom Pizza (with Homemade Dough)
Servings: 1 large pizza
Prep time: 20 min (plus dough rise)
Cook time: 12–15 min
🌾 Simple Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups (250g) all-purpose or bread flour
¾ cup (180ml) warm water
1 tsp dry yeast
1 tsp honey
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
Cover in a greased bowl, and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Roll or stretch into a a pizza base.
🍕 Topping Ingredients
½–¾ cup fermented (roughly chopped)
1 cup cheese of your choice
1/2 cup Feta cheese (optional)
1 tbsp of mushroom brine
A sprig of fresh rosemary (chopped)
Olive oil
Black pepper to taste
Finely sliced red onion
🔥 Assembly & Baking
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a stone, heat it now.
Prepare the dough based on a floured or oiled tray.
Brush lightly with olive oil.
Add toppings:
Scatter fermented mushrooms evenly over the dough.
Add cheese
And a sprinkle of herbs.
Drizzle 1 tbsp of mushroom brine over the top for flavour.
Grind a bit of black pepper.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is is bubbling.
Garnish: all from the garden
Parsley and marjoram
Wild Salad - hairy bittercress for peppery crunch.
A rustic-style wild mushroom pizza, slightly tangy from fermentation, sweetish from the honey, and very cheesy!
This was very delicious!
Have a lovely day,
Mariah 🍄😊