Eggplant Pizza
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. Using eggplants as a pizza filling, in my opinion, is simply a brilliant idea, as they have a very distinct, pronounced flavor that pairs perfectly with tomato sauce and cheese. Be sure to try it. The baking is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
First, prepare the dough. Dissolve compressed yeast in warm water (about 30 degrees Celsius), then add salt and sugar. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes so the yeast becomes active.
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Step 3
Now gradually add the flour and knead a soft dough.
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Step 4
The dough turned out beautiful, soft, and not sticky to the hands. Cover it with a towel and let it rest for 30–40 minutes.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Slice the eggplants into thin slices and fry them in vegetable oil until golden brown.
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Step 6
Finely chop the onion.
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Step 7
Sauté the onion until soft, then add tomato juice, paprika, pepper, and a little salt. If the juice is too sour, add a tablespoon of sugar. Simmer the sauce until thickened. This sauce is excellent for pizza.
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Step 8
This is how well our dough has risen. Knead it once again, and then you can roll it out.
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Step 9
Roll out the dough into a thin sheet to fit the size of the pan.
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Step 10
Spread the sauce over the dough.
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Step 11
You can optionally add slices of sausage, smoked meat, or other meat filling. But it will be great even without them. Place the fried eggplant slices. I cut them in half to make them easier to arrange.
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Step 12
You can spread a small amount of mayonnaise on top. Finally, sprinkle the pizza with hard cheese grated on a fine grater. Bake the pizza for 25-30 minutes at 200 degrees.
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Step 13
The pizza is ready!
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Step 14
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.