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The basic [[Cheese|cheese]] and [[Tomato|tomato]] [[Pizza|pizza]].  I have made this using [[User:Chef|Chef]]'s marvellous idea for using a slab of granite as a [[Pizza stone|pizza stone]], but instructions are also given for making it in the [[Oven|oven]].
 
The basic [[Cheese|cheese]] and [[Tomato|tomato]] [[Pizza|pizza]].  I have made this using [[User:Chef|Chef]]'s marvellous idea for using a slab of granite as a [[Pizza stone|pizza stone]], but instructions are also given for making it in the [[Oven|oven]].
===Ingredients===
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| Half quantity of [[Pizza dough|pizza dough]]
 
| Half quantity of [[Pizza dough|pizza dough]]
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===[[Mise en place]]===
 
===[[Mise en place]]===
 
*Roll thinly and shape the [[Pizza dough|pizza dough]], place onto a [[Baking|baking]] sheet and leave to rise until double its size.
 
*Roll thinly and shape the [[Pizza dough|pizza dough]], place onto a [[Baking|baking]] sheet and leave to rise until double its size.
*If using the [[Oven|oven]], pre-heat it to 220° C (425° F - gas 7)
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*If using the [[Oven|oven]], preheat it to 220° C (425° F - gas 7)
 
===Method===
 
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| Bring to the [[Boil|boil]] and allow the mixture to reduce until it is thick.
 
| Bring to the [[Boil|boil]] and allow the mixture to reduce until it is thick.
 
| If using the [[Oven|oven]], spread the [[Tomato|tomato]] mixture over the top of the [[Dough|dough]], together with the [[Cheese|cheese]] and [[Olives|olives]] and [[Bake|bake]] for about 15-20 minutes.
 
| If using the [[Oven|oven]], spread the [[Tomato|tomato]] mixture over the top of the [[Dough|dough]], together with the [[Cheese|cheese]] and [[Olives|olives]] and [[Bake|bake]] for about 15-20 minutes.
| If using the [[Granite pizza stone|granite pizza stone]], pre-heat the [[Grill|grill]] with the stone about 5-8 cm underneath it.  You can use [[Baking|baking]] tins or other heatproof objects to keep it at the correct height.
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| If using the [[Granite pizza stone|granite pizza stone]], preheat the [[Grill|grill]] with the stone about 5-8 cm underneath it.  You can use [[Baking|baking]] tins or other heatproof objects to keep it at the correct height.
 
| Sprinkle some [[Polenta|polenta]] on the hot granite, to prevent the [[Pizza|pizza]] from sticking.
 
| Sprinkle some [[Polenta|polenta]] on the hot granite, to prevent the [[Pizza|pizza]] from sticking.
 
| Carefully transfer the [[Dough|dough]] to the granite and [[Grill|grill]] for a minute or two on either side.
 
| Carefully transfer the [[Dough|dough]] to the granite and [[Grill|grill]] for a minute or two on either side.
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Next time I make one, I will try it using '''[http://www.bacheldremill.co.uk/flourproducts.htm Bacheldre’s Oak Smoked Flour]'''  for the pizza dough.
 
Next time I make one, I will try it using '''[http://www.bacheldremill.co.uk/flourproducts.htm Bacheldre’s Oak Smoked Flour]'''  for the pizza dough.
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Revision as of 06:23, 23 November 2014


Pizza Margherita
Difference between revisions of
Servings:1 medium pizza
Ready in:1 hour 25 minutes
Includes making the dough
Prep. time:1 hour 15 minutes
Cook time:10 minutes
Difficulty:Average difficulty

The basic cheese and tomato pizza. I have made this using Chef's marvellous idea for using a slab of granite as a pizza stone, but instructions are also given for making it in the oven.


Ingredients

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Mise en place

  • Roll thinly and shape the pizza dough, place onto a baking sheet and leave to rise until double its size.
  • If using the oven, preheat it to 220° C (425° F - gas 7)

Method

  1. Using a saucepan, lightly fry the garlic in a little oil.
  2. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée and herbs.
  3. Bring to the boil and allow the mixture to reduce until it is thick.
  4. If using the oven, spread the tomato mixture over the top of the dough, together with the cheese and olives and bake for about 15-20 minutes.
  5. If using the granite pizza stone, preheat the grill with the stone about 5-8 cm underneath it. You can use baking tins or other heatproof objects to keep it at the correct height.
  6. Sprinkle some polenta on the hot granite, to prevent the pizza from sticking.
  7. Carefully transfer the dough to the granite and grill for a minute or two on either side.
  8. Quickly spread the tomato mixture, cheese and olives over the top and grill until the cheese has melted.

Serving suggestions

Serve with a nice. crisp, green salad and bread.

Variations

You can use a mixture of cheeses, so long as they melt properly. Try sprinkling some Parmesan over the Mozzarella. Fry some chillies with garlic before adding the tomatoes.

Chef's notes

Please don't do what I did and place the granite on top of the grill pan. I tried to lift it from under the grill and the weight of the granite broke the grill handle off.

Next time I make one, I will try it using Bacheldre’s Oak Smoked Flour for the pizza dough.

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