Mexican spicy pizza
Description
The finished pizza is 34 cm in diameter. If you like, you can swap the olives for sweet corn and the basil for any fresh greens. Do try making pizza with this recipe and treat your loved ones to delicious home baking.
Instructions
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Step 1
Gather all ingredients according to the list provided.
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Step 2
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water, add the sugar, and whisk until combined.
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Step 3
Add sifted flour and salt.
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Step 4
Knead a soft dough that doesn’t stick to your hands. Cover the bowl of dough with a kitchen towel and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, slice the salami into thin rounds, and halve each cherry tomato.
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Step 6
Cut each pitted olive in half as well, and slice the chili pepper into thin rings, removing the seeds as you go.
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Step 7
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and stretch the dough on it by hand into a circle—this is the base for your future pizza. Brush the surface of the base with a thin layer of chili sauce.
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Step 8
On top, arrange slices of salami, olive halves, and rings of chili pepper.
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Step 9
Then arrange cherry tomato halves on top and sprinkle everything with a layer of grated cheese. Bake the pizza in an oven preheated to 180°C for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 10
Sprinkle hot pizza with fresh basil leaves, cut into pieces, and serve immediately.