Crispy Thin-Base Margherita Pizza

DIFFICULTY
Average Average
PREP TIME
Under 1 Hr. Under 1 Hr.
COOK TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
SERVES
2-4 2-4
Crispy Thin-Base Margherita Pizza
Quicker than a takeaway! The Le Creuset Baking Tray ensures a perfect, crispy base that releases easily. Experiment with your own toppings and enjoy fresh from the oven.
Main INGREDIENTS
  • Bread & Cereals
  • Cheese
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 200g ready-made pizza dough
  • 4 tablespoons tomato pesto or pizza sauce
  • ½ ball burrata
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Olive oil to drizzle
  • Method

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 190°C fan assisted / 210°C / Gas Mark 7.
  • 2
    On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a 26cm x 20cm oblong shape.
  • 3
    Place the dough on the Baking Tray – do not grease or line.
  • 4
    Spread the red pesto or pizza sauce over the base, leaving a 1cm border uncovered all the way around. Tear the burrata into pieces and place over the pesto or sauce.
  • 5
    prinkle with oregano and leave to prove for 30 minutes.
  • 6
    Place in the hot oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is a deep golden.
  • 7
    Remove the pizza from the tray, drizzle with olive oil, and cut into squares.
 
Cooks Tip:
The pizza may be topped with your own choice of ingredients like chorizo, ham and peppers. If burrata is not available, a good quality buffalo mozzarella can be used. Please do not cut on the baking tray.
 
 
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