Special Supreme Pizza
Recipe: #30264
September 08, 2018
Categories: Pizza, Snacks, Shrimp, Cheese, Mozzarella, Pineapple, Game/Sports Day, Oven Bake, No Eggs, more
"From our Saturday newspaper The Weekend West. Times are estimated and have not included resting times for dough to rise but while this is happening you could be getting all the toppings ready."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
- FOR CLASSIC PIZZA DOUGH
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- FOR TOPPING PIZZA
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (395.2 g)
- Calories 414
- Total Fat - 13.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.5 g
- Cholesterol - 64.1 mg
- Sodium - 1109.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 59.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 9 g
- Sugars - 24.8 g
- Protein - 18.6 g
- Calcium - 197 mg
- Iron - 2.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 12.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.5 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
To make the dough - put water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl and stir to combine and set aside at room temperature for 10 minutes or until frothy.
Step 2
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the centre and then pour in first lot of oil and yeast mixture and using you hands, combine into a dough.
Step 3
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead with the heel of your hand for 8 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic but still slightly sticky.
Step 4
Grease a large bowl with extra olive oil and put dough in bowl and cover with plastic and wrap and set aside for 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size.
Step 5
Remove plastic wrap from bowl and turn out dough on to a lightly floured surface and punch air from dough to return dough to its original size.
Step 6
Roll portion into a ball and cover loosely with plastic wrap and leave for 15 minutes or until dough has doubled in size again.
Step 7
At this point, you can freeze or refrigerate dough for later use.
Step 8
Making pizza - to roll our dough for use, lightly dust a benchtop with flour and working with the portion of dough put dough on dusted benchtop and roll out dough to a 28cm round, turning dough clockwise 45 degrees after each time you roll it, as this technique will help create a circle shape with ease.
Step 9
Lightly dust a 28cm pizza tray with flour and put rolled out pizza base on the tray and then prick centre of pizza all over with a fork.
Step 10
Preheat oven to 240C.
Step 11
Spread sauce over rolled out dough round, leaving at 5mm border and top with half of the mozzarella and arrange salami, ham, capsicum, mushrooms, olives, pineapple, prawns and onion on top and followed by remaining mozzarella.
Step 12
Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese has melted and pizza dough is golden and crisp and then drizzle with oil and scatter with basil, if using.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the flour for the dough, make sure to use plain baker's flour as other types of flour may not give the desired texture.
- If you are not a fan of pineapple, you can omit it from the recipe and still have a delicious pizza!
- Substitute the ham with cooked chicken for a leaner option - the benefit of this substitution is that it reduces the fat content of the pizza, making it a healthier option.
- Substitute the olives with roasted capsicums for a sweeter flavour - the benefit of this substitution is that it adds a sweeter flavour to the pizza, making it more enjoyable for those who prefer a milder flavour.
Vegetarian Supreme Pizza Omit the salami, ham, shrimp and replace with an additional 1/4 cup of mushrooms, 1/4 cup of olives, 1/4 cup of peppers, and 1/2 cup of corn. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese has melted and pizza dough is golden and crisp.
Garlic Bread: A delicious and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with the Special Supreme Pizza. The garlic bread is made with Italian-style bread, butter, garlic, and herbs, and is perfect for dipping in the pizza sauce.
Caesar Salad: A classic side dish that goes perfectly with the Special Supreme Pizza. The Caesar Salad is made with fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy Caesar dressing. It's the perfect way to balance out the richness of the pizza and adds a light, refreshing flavor to the meal.
FAQ
Q: What type of flour should be used for the pizza dough?
A: Plain baker's flour should be used for the pizza dough. It is best to use a fine-milled flour for the best results.
Q: What temperature should the oven be set to?
A: The oven should be set to around 425-450°F (220-230°C) for the best results. The temperature may vary depending on the type of oven.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The classic pizza dough recipe featured in this recipe is similar to the one used by Italian-American pizza maker, Gennaro Lombardi, who is credited with opening the first pizzeria in the United States in 1905.
Fun Fact 2: The salami featured in this recipe is an Italian-style cured meat, made famous by the iconic Italian-American actor, Frank Sinatra, who was known to enjoy a plate of salami and cheese as a snack.