Italy · Flour and Confectionery Products
Pizza
Pizza is one of the most popular dishes in the world, originating from Italy.
Ingredients
- wheat flour500 g
- dry yeast10 g
- salt1 tsp
- sugar1 tbsp
- warm water300 ml
- olive oil2 tbsp
- canned tomatoes or tomato sauce400 g
- garlic2 cloves
- olive oil1 tbsp
- dried oregano1 tsp
- grated mozzarella300 g
- sausage or ham100 g
- tomato1
- additional toppings to taste
Method
- 1Combine flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a bowl. Make a well, pour in warm water and olive oil. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and leave in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- 2For the sauce: heat olive oil, fry garlic until golden, add canned tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- 3Preheat the oven to 220°C. Roll out dough on a floured surface into a round or rectangular layer about 0.5 cm thick. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- 4Brush dough with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella, then arrange the sliced sausage or ham (100 g), the sliced tomato and any other toppings you like.
- 5Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and browned.