vendredi 11 décembre 2015

Multigrain Pizza

 

Ingredients

  • Pizza Dough:
    1 glass of lukewarm water
    2 Tbsp sugar
    1 Tbsp yeast
    2 cup whole wheat flour
    1 cup oatmeal
    2 Tbsp maize flour (makki atta)
    2 Tbsp flax seeds
    1 Tbsp sunflower seeds
    1 Tbsp olive oil
    Pesto Topping:
    1 1/2 tsp crushed garlic
    Pine nuts
    2 cups of fresh basil leaves
    1 cup extra virgin olive oil
    1 Tbsp salt
    1 Tbsp black pepper
    1 cup regiano Parmesan cheese
    1/2 a cup of mozarella cheese
    Mushroom Topping:
    100 ml water
    50 gm porcini Mushroom
    50 gm mushroom
    1 Tbsp extra Virgin Olive oil
    Onions
    1 Tbsp salt
    1/2 Tbsp black pepper
    Red chilli
    Garlic
    Fresh Oregano leaves
    1/4 cup of mozarella cheese

Method

For the Pizza Dough:
Take a lukewarm glass of water and mix  2 teaspoons of sugar.
Take a tablespoon of active yeast.
Sprinkle it on top of the water, cover the glass and put away in a draught free zone. You will see bubbles arise on the surface in 20 minutes or so.
Take another bowl, add two cups of whole wheat flour, one cup of ready to eat oats, maize flour, flax seed powder and some sunflower seeds. Now add the fermented yeast water.  Mix the dough and add a tablespoon  of olive oil.
Knead the dough a bit till it looks shiny. It will feel hard to the touch.
Take a glass bowl and grease it with olive oil, now put the kneaded dough in it, and cover it with a muslin cloth.
For Pesto Sauce:
Take one and half spoon of garlic, some pine nuts and churn them in a  mixie.
Now add two cups of basil leaves and add 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil to it and churn it some more.
Add salt and pepper to the mixture. Add a cup of grated Parmesan cheese to this.
Mix the above and take it out in a bowl. Now add some olive oil to it. The Pesto Sauce is done.
For Mushroom Topping:
In a pan, roast whole garlic with red chillies and olive oil.
Take some porcini mushrooms and soak them in warm water. Take a pan add some extra virgin olive oil and then add onions and fry. 
To the caramelized onions add the porcini mushrooms and regular mushrooms.
Add some salt and fresh pepper and then add the roasted garlic pods and then add some fresh oregano leaves.
Put the pizza together.
Take chillies infused in olive oil and apply on the edges of the base.
Now apply the pesto sauce and apply on the base and add the toppings and grated cheese.
Put the pizza in the oven at 180 degrees till the cheese melts.
Tip: If you like a crisp crust, you can bake it in the oven  for 5 minutes in the oven, and then put the toppings.

Chocolate Pizza


Ingredients

  • Pizza dough
    200 gms chocolate (semi-sweet)
    2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
    2 Tbsp chopped almonds
    2 tbsp chopped cashews
    2 Tbsp milk
    1 Tbsp butter
    1/2 tsp icing sugar- to garnish
    2 Tbsp strawberries, chopped or you can spread 1 Tbsp strawberry sauce before serving

Method

Roll out the dough and bake at 180 degrees till it starts to brown slightly. Take it out and keep aside. (Keep the dough 1/2 cm thick)
In a microwave proof bowl add chopped chocolate, milk and butter. Microwave it for 2 minutes or till it melts with mixing it in intervals.
To that mixture add the chopped nuts. Mix together and microwave it for 10 seconds.
Spread this mixture on the pre cooked pizza base. Bake for 1-2 minutes at 180 degrees.
Add the freshly cut strawberries on top or sprinkle some strawberry sauce on it. Dust with a little icing sugar.
You can serve it chilled or warm.
Key Ingredients: Chocolate, walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts, milk, butter, icing sugar, strawberry

Vegetarian Pizza

Ingredients

  • 2 x 10 inch readymade pizza bases
    1 can or jar of tomato sauce, enough to cover the pizza (about 2 cups)
    1/2 tsp dried oregano
    100 gm cheddar cheese, grated
    1 onion, sliced
    1 green pepper, sliced
    1 red pepper, sliced
  • 100 gm mushrooms, sliced

Method

Preheat the oven to 200C.
Cover the bases thinly with the sauce followed by the oregano and cheese.
Then place the slices of onion, peppers and mushrooms on top.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has completely melted and starts to turn brown around the pizza's edge).
Key Ingredients: Oregano, cheddar cheese, onion, mushroom, tomato, bell pepper

 

Pizza Dough

Ingredients

  • 2 cups refined flour

    1 tsp dry yeast

    1/2 tsp sugar

    1/2 tsp salt

    1 tsp

    Oil

    Water to mix the dough

    2, 10" or 3, 8" round baking tins

Method

Dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.

Sprinkle yeast over the water and leave in a draught-free place to froth.

Sieve the refined flour with salt and rub the oil into it.

Add yeast solution and knead into a smooth, but not stiff dough, using water as required.

Place in a greased bowl and cover with a thick, damp cloth or cling foil.

Place in a warm draught-free place to rise.

When the dough has doubled, punch it in the center, smoothen it and leave to rise once again.

To test, press into the dough lightly and the impression should fill up gradually when your dough is ready.
Key Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Yeast, Sugar, Salt, Vegetable OIl

Easy French Bread Pizza


Yield:
Serves 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
French bread is turned into pizza! Pizza has never been so easy to make! Use your favorite pizza toppings!

Ingredients:

1 loaf French Bread
Pizza sauce, homemade or store bought
Shredded Mozzarella cheese
Your favorite pizza toppings-Josh used sausage, caramelized onions, and roasted red peppers this time

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Slice French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place on a large baking sheet. Evenly spread pizza sauce over the bread. Top with cheese and desired toppings.
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut and serve!
Note-you can cut the French bread into 4 pieces. This is fun for a pizza party. Everyone can make their own pizza with their favorite toppings!


 

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