I'm not a huge fan of Pizza; I like them but it's not something I would order in a restaurant.
However, I do enjoy making my own, and this is my particular favourite recipe. I tend not to use Tomato on the base.
On a bought round pizza base I spread a good amount of green pesto, then I slice a large Tomato and place the slices at equal distances. Then comes thinly sliced Mozzarella, a few Anchovies, and some black Olives. That's it; what could be simpler?
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About 25 mins at 200 C, and it's ready. A plain refreshing leaf salad is the perfect accompaniment.
The Mozzarella melting into the Pesto is quite delicious. No need for salt or pepper. It also has a very appealing colour and aroma; it smells like an Italian restaurant..
I haven't tried pesto on the base yet, always a tomato sauce with garlic in it. I make my own base now, it's so simple, but it takes a bit longer than just buying one. Still, time is what I have plenty of.
ReplyDeleteI'm lazy. A ready made base suits me fine.
DeleteYour pizza recipe is good but here pizza bases from supermarkets are expensive. For home pizza we buy....flat Middle Eastern unleavened bread? It is round, flat and makes a good pizza base.
ReplyDeleteI have made small ones using Pitta bread; very good too.
DeleteNow that sounds delicious (apart from the fish for me!)
ReplyDeleteThe Anchovies add a sharp salty bite to the pizza. For me they are essential.
DeleteSounds and looks delicious, especially the anchovies
ReplyDeleteYes, Mozzarella, Olives, and Anchovies are essential.
DeleteSounds wonderful, but Anchovies, not for me I'm afraid!
ReplyDeleteI do use small amounts of Lusso Vita Anchovy paste (Waitrose) occasionally though, and shall try it as tiny 'blobs' on a pizza soon!
You don't know what you're missing Col. I buy those tubes of Anchovy paste, which I eat on toast for breakfast. The poor man's 'Gentleman's Relish'.
DeleteAlthough not a fan of anchovies, it looks really good! I like my tomatoes though.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised how many people don't like Anchovies. I would eat them every day!
DeleteThat looks delicious. I'd probably put anchovies on half the pizza and extra Greek black olives on the rest. No anchovies for me.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I would never have on my pizza is Pineapple.
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