Homemade Pizza

Dinner
Photo of Homemade Pizza

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup (160ml) warm water
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 2 cups flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Tomato paste
  • Caramelised onions (with balsamic vinegar)
  • Mushrooms
  • Sundried and/or fresh tomatoes
  • Olives
  • Jalapeños
  • Salami
  • Bacon
  • Spinach
  • Cheese
  • Fresh basil

Method

  1. For the dough - place all ingredients in a bowl to combine, knead for 5mins, rise for 45mins. Repeat a rise cycle if you have time for extra soft dough.
  2. Caramelise the onions in a pan with balsamic vinegar.
  3. Chop all vegetables and grate the cheese.
  4. Roll out the dough and pre-cook it in the oven, preferably on a pizza stone.
  5. Add toppings in order - tomato paste, onions, all vegetables (spinach last), and finally cheese.
  6. Bake in the oven until the crust is browned and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  7. Add fresh basil just before serving.