And I did do it ! And guess what ? More than my kiddo who was mighty pleased with this weekend treat, I did a little jig myself. The pizza came out uber soft, healthy and delicious. I am running down the ingredient list, and the pix are, hopefully, self explanatory.
Goes to Blogging Marathon under "Meal under 30 mins" & Valli’s Mela under the same name. Also to Renuka's Around the world-Italian & Bake Fest by Foodomania, event by Vardhini
Check out the other marathoners here.
Ingredients:
For the pizza base:
- Wholewheat flour - 2 cups
- Active dry yeast - 1 TBSP
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Sugar - 1 TBSP
- Warm water
- olive oil - 2 tsp
- Pizza sauce - 4 TBSP
- Toppings - veggies - as desired + a handful of pitted, chopped green olives.
- Mozzarella cheese grated - 1 cup
- Mixed Herbs : dried - 1 tsp {I used a combination of oregano,thyme,Chilli flakes and rosemary}
- Fresh basil - a few sprigs
Proof the yeast in warm water, sugar & salt fr 20 mins. once proven, add flour little by little and make a dough. Rest fr an hour under clingwrap. |
Dough risen after 1.5 hours |
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a round shape. Trim the edges and prick the base with a toothpick |
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Toppings done |
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, dried herbs, basil & required salt. Preheat oven to 180 deg C. line a baking sheet and place the pizza on it once its preheated. |
Perfectly baked pizza after baking for 12 - 15 mins at 180 Deg C. |
Now that's one thing I won't mind having a second helping..looks so good..
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Looks absolutely fantastic. Wish I could have a slice!
ReplyDeleteit looks super delicious...glad you have made it finally , but this is very addictive :)
ReplyDeletethe sweet thrill of home made pizza- yum I say and loved the colourful and festive look of it kalyani :)
ReplyDeleteThe pizza looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI would like to suggest something. The font on the pics is too small and difficult to read. Please increase it next time :)
Also baking time is not mentioned :)
looks so good ...loaded with toppings
ReplyDeleteWhat a mouthwatering cheesy pizza. Love your step by step pictures!
ReplyDeleteGreat Pizza.Looks yum..
ReplyDeleteSuper tempting pizza, wish to have a slice rite now.
ReplyDeleteDelicious and colorful pizza.. Looks tempting..
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That's one loaded pizza -- healthy & delicious.
ReplyDeleteLOve this Pizza totally mouthwatering
ReplyDeletelooks great, I love homemade pizzas .. we hardly eat them out these days
ReplyDeleteYumm!! Pizza looks cheesy and delicious.
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