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Homemade Pizza

Cultural Context

Pizza originated in Naples, Italy, and has become a global favorite. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it reflects the Italian culinary philosophy of using fresh, high-quality components. Each region in Italy has its own variations, and it is often enjoyed as a communal dish, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500g strong flour
5g salt
10g fresh yeast
325ml lukewarm water
150g tinned chopped tomatoes or tomato passata
Salt & pepper
1 x tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 x tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 x ball mozzarella
4 x slices of Parma ham
Handful of rocket
Juice of ½ lemon

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

pizza dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pizza dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pizza dough

Whole wheat dough is more nutritious, while store-bought is budget-friendly.

1

Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water.

2

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.

3

Gradually add the yeast mixture, mixing well until you obtain a dough.

4

Place dough on a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 10 minutes.

5

Cover with a cloth or cling film and leave to rest in a warm place for at least 30 minutes until the dough has doubled in size.

6

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees centigrade.

7

Take the dough, knock it back, then divide into two pieces, cover each with a cloth and leave to rest in a warm place for a further 30 minutes.

8

Prepare the toppings for the Margherita by placing tomatoes or passata in a small bowl, seasoning with salt & pepper, and stirring in 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

9

Roughly chop the mozzarella.

10

Sprinkle some flour onto a clean work surface and with your fingers spread each piece of dough into a roughly round shape with a border.

11

Sprinkle some semolina or flour onto 2 large flat baking trays and place the pizza bases on them.

12

Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over each base.

13

On one base, spread the tomato mixture evenly over, sprinkle with parmesan, scatter a few basil leaves over, and top with mozzarella.

14

On the other base, arrange mozzarella and parmesan all over, and top with Parma ham.

15

Place both pizzas into the hot oven and bake for 8 – 10 minutes.

16

Toss the rocket in a little extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.

17

Remove the pizzas from the oven, top the Parma ham pizza with rocket and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking trays

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

PizzaPizzaioloItalian Pizza
Local Name: Pizza fatta in casa

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