Pizzamania!

The traditional flavours of Italy can often be found blazing a trail through our kitchens as summer approaches. Bruschetta and minestrone soup are classics, but can in no way compete with the iconic pizza! The patron saint of Italian cuisine obliges us with a gentle restyling in these recipes.
 

Pizza dough


Preparation time: 2 hours 15 min

Ingredients for 4 people:

- 400g sifted bread flour
- 200ml lukewarm water
- 20g fresh yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil

Preparation:
1. Stir the yeast into the water and add the oil.
2. Place the flour into a large bowl and make a well in the middle.
3. Pour the liquid mixture in gradually. Lastly, add the salt.
4. Knead the mixture until it becomes consistent and no longer sticks.
5. Leave to rest at a minimum temperature of 24°C for 2 hours before using.
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Goat's cheese pizzetta

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients for 4 people:

- Peeled, chopped tomatoes
- Mozzarella
- 1 goat's cheese
- 2 figs
- Olive oil
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano

Preparation:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 210°C.
2. Reduce the chopped tomatoes, caster sugar, dried oregano and balsamic vinegar in a little olive oil.
3. Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into small rounds, each about 5cm in diameter.
4. Place a little of the tomato mixture onto each pizzetta, then add a thin slice of mozzarella, a round of goat's cheese and a thin slice of fig.
5. Cook for 10 minutes.

Tip: Serve with rocket leaves.