Ham And Mushroom Pizza Recipes

HAM AND MUSHROOM PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Sift the flour into a bowl and stir in the yeast and salt. Add the water and mix to a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 5 mins until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with cling film. Leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size (about 1 hr).
• Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7. Punch the risen dough to knock out the large air bubbles and knead for 1 min. Roll the dough out to a 25cm circle and place on a large baking sheet.
• Spread the tomato paste over the base leaving a 2cm border. Top with the mozzarella cheese and scatter over the mushrooms, ham and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil.
• Bake for 12-15 mins until the base is crisp and the mozzarella is melted and golden.

HAM AND MUSHROOM PIZZA

Steps:

• For the dough, crumble the yeast and mix, in a cup, with a pinch of sugar and 3 tablespoons lukewarm water until smooth. Combine the flour with the salt in a bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in the yeast. Dust with some flour and leave to stand for 15 minutes. Pour in 120 ml of warm water (approximately 1/2 cup) and stir into the dough. Knead on a work surface to form a smooth dough. If necessary, add another tablespoon of water. Form a ball and place back in the bowl. Cover with a cloth and allow to rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough has doubled in size.
• After the rest period, preheat the oven to 220°C (approximately 425ºF).
• Knead the dough again and divide into four pieces. Roll each piece into a thin round pizza. Lay on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rest again for 15 minutes.
• For the topping, cut the ham into strips. Trim the mushrooms, wipe with a damp paper towel and cut into thin slices. Spread the puréed tomatoes over the four pizzas, season with salt and pepper and cover with the ham and mushrooms. Chop the mozzarella finely and spread, along with the Gouda, over the pizzas. Drizzle with some olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes. (If desired, in the last 10 minutes of baking time, switch on bottom heat, so the bottom is crispy).
• Remove from the oven and serve immediately.