HAM, SPINACH & MUSHROOM MINI PIZZAS
August 29, 2016Good pizza begins with a good crust. Some like it thin, some like it crispy, some like it fluffy and thick. I like mine thin and crispy – my favorite way to eat it. Homemade pizza crust may sound difficult to most people. Why waste the time when you can buy frozen? But trust me – homemade crust is nothing like store-bought, delivery, or what you order at a restaurant. And homemade pizza means you can top with whatever you like!
Making pizza crust is a lot like making regular bread, only quicker and well, flatter. Most recipes call for either instant yeast or active dry yeast. I don't usually bake bread or buns, so I don't buy or keep any yeast at home. I find it kinda annoying to wait for them to rise/rest/proof, even though it isn't a big deal (Yeah, I know I'm impatient >.<). Therefore I chose to make a crust that doesn't require any yeast at all. This recipe is great for a quick, easy homemade pizza when the pizza craving hits and there isn't any yeast in the house.
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| My ham, baby spinach and mushroom mini pizza, made from scratch :D |
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| LO loved it, so I'm a happy mom! |
Ingredients:
- 180g all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup water, and some extra, if needed
- Homemade tomato purée
- 2-3 Swiss brown mushrooms, sliced
- A handful of baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 slice of honey cured ham, cut into small pieces
- Cheddar cheese, grated
- Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl (flour, baking powder and salt). Add the oil and 1/2 cup water then stir til it forms a ball. If dough is stiff, add more water. It should be soft, but not sticky.
Soft but not sticky. - Knead on a floured surface for 3-4 minutes.
- Roll the dough into your desired shape/size and transfer to the prepared baking tray. Spread with tomato purée and add your desired toppings (mushrooms, baby spinach, ham and cheese).
You can top with whatever you like :) - Bake in the preheated oven for 15-25 minutes, or til crust is browned and cheese is golden.
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