Pizza with a Focaccia Base

A thick, chewy focaccia-style pizza base topped with passata, fresh mozzarella, olives, and aromatic herbs baked until crisp.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 695.1 kcals 2780.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 105 grams 420 grams
Fat 20.6 grams 82.5 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1.5
tsp
Dried Yeast
or 2 heaped tsp fresh yeast
Dairy
200
g
Mozzarella
fresh, chopped
GrainsCereals
500
g
Bread Flour
'00' or strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
Liquids
300
ml
Water
tepid
NutsSeeds
1.5
tsp
1
g
Sea Salt
medium coarse
2
sprigs
Rosemary
torn into small pieces
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
45
ml
Olive Oil
3 tbsp plus extra for greasing
1
ml
Vegetables
6
piece
0.5
piece
Red Chilli
chopped

Steps

  • Blend yeast with a little tepid water and let sit for five minutes.
  • Mix flour and salt in a large bowl or on a work surface.
  • Combine the yeast mixture, olive oil, and remaining water into a well in the flour to form a sticky dough.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Shape the dough into a smooth ball by chafing it with your palms for five minutes.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 90 minutes until doubled.
  • Preheat the oven to 240°C.
  • Knock back the dough, knead for two minutes, and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll dough into a square to fit an oiled baking sheet and push it to the edges.
  • Top with passata, mozzarella, oregano, olives, garlic, chilli, and seasoning.
  • Bake on the highest oven shelf for 15 minutes and serve.