HOME MADE PIZZA
Are you ready to brace yourself with the most sumptuous and delicious dish. Actually it’s better to call it a way of life. This recipe uses the most basic ingredients from your pantry. It will give you a thin crust, slightly crunchy pizza. The pizza is covered with a tomato-based sauce and toppings with aromatic cheese. Why wouldn’t anyone want to enjoy the weekend with a mountain of pizza slices? Imagine relaxing with a warm blanket and your favourite TV show. I am sure you’d agree with me nothing beats the feeling of achievement after enjoying your own home cooked favourite.
Happy weekend 😍
Let’s getsetcook –
THE DOUGH
4 cups plain flour
2tbsp olive oil or meted butter
2tsp sugar
Yeast in boiling water
Mix together – 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup boiling water
Prepare a soft stretchy dough . Knead well. Best results with a kneading machine if available. Let it rest covered for at least 5-6 hours for the fermentation process.
THE SAUCE
250g chopped tomatoes OR 1 tin chopped tomatoes
60g diced onion
8 cloves chopped garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup tomato purée
Seasonings –
1 tap Salt or to taste
1tsp red chilli powder
1 tap dried oregano
1 tap dried basil
In a pan, sauté chopped garlic and onions until transparent . Add chopped tomatoes and the other seasonings. Cover and cook till tomatoes completely are softened. Pour in the purée and continue to simmer for another few minutes to get the right consistency.
CHICKEN
200g chicken breast cubes ( big)
Marinade –
Salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp Garlic paste
1 tbsp Olive oil
This is what I have marinated with. You can use any flavours of your choice . Cook the chicken cubes. Cut them into small cubes after being cooked .
CHEESE
2 cups grated cheddar
2 cups grated mozzarella
Mix together
TOPPINGS
Diced peppers, pink onions, sun dried tomato . Sliced olives . Jalapenos, sweet corn, mushroom, green chilies … the list is long
Roll and place the pizza base on a greased pizza tin. Spread the sauce and finish off with your preferred toppings z@d cheese.
Bake the pizza in a pre-heated oven at 200 degree Celsius for 25 minutes.
