Tomato and Anchovy Pizza

Homemade pizza dough topped with a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce, anchovy fillets, and dried oregano.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 978.2 kcals 1956.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 121.8 grams 243.5 grams
Fat 42.4 grams 84.8 grams
Protein 27.1 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Caster Sugar
for the dough
7
g
Dried Yeast
easy blend sachet
0.5
tsp
Caster Sugar
for the sauce
GrainsCereals
300
g
Strong White Bread Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
250
ml
Water
tepid
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
heaped
0.5
tsp
Sea Salt
flaked
2
pinch
Dried Oregano
large pinches
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for greasing
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the sauce
1
tbsp
Seafood
11
piece
Anchovy Fillets
in oil, drained
Vegetables
425
g
Tomatoes
ripe, stalks removed, cross cut into bottom
1
piece
Red Chilli
hot, seeds removed, finely chopped
4
piece
Garlic Cloves
peeled, finely chopped

Steps

  • Stir sugar and yeast into tepid water and set aside for 10 minutes until foamy.
  • Stir half of the flour into the water mixture until incorporated.
  • Gradually stir in half of the remaining flour.
  • Mix in the remaining flour and salt by hand until a soft dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with oiled cling film, and prove for 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 240°C.
  • Knock back the proved dough on a floured surface for 2 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into two pieces and roll each into a 25cm circle.
  • Place bases on oiled trays, cover, and prove for 20 minutes.
  • Bake the pizza bases for 15 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain and peel.
  • Quarter the tomatoes, reserving the seeds and roughly chopping the flesh.
  • Fry the chopped chilli in oil until softened.
  • Add garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add tomato flesh, salt, and sugar to the pan.
  • Sieve the reserved tomato juice into the pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer sauce for 20 minutes until thickened and let cool slightly.
  • Spread sauce on bases, top with anchovies and oregano, drizzle with oil, and serve.