Ham And Mushroom Pizza Recipes

HAM AND MUSHROOM PIZZA

Steps:

• Whisk yeast sugar and water in a jug. Stand for 5 minutes or until frothy.
• Place flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Pour in the yeast mixture and oil.
• Using your hands, mix the dough until it comes together and is smooth.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 2/3 minutes
• Make the kneaded dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl turning the dough around to lightly cover the whole surface with the oil and cover with cling wrap.
• Set aside in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes to an hour until it doubles in size.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for another 5/8 minutes or until smooth.
• Cover with a damp clean tea towel and allow to rest for 30 mins
• Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Gas Mark9 and place the oven rack on the lowest shelf. Place a large flat upturned baking tray on the rack to heat up. (Needs to be large enough to hold your Pizza)
• Once the dough has rested knock it with your fists to knock the air out of it and roll out pizza base on a floured surface to the desired size to about 1cm thick
• Line another flat up-turned baking tray with a sheet of baking parchment (this will make it easier to transfer to the oven) and sprinkle it with cornmeal or semolina flour
• Place the rolled out pizza dough onto the baking tray and using your fists gently push from the centre out to produce a rim all around the outer edge, the centre of the pizza should be about 5mm thick and the rim about 1cm
• To prevent the pizza toppings from making your pizza crust soggy, brush the shaped dough lightly with olive oil.
• Using your fingers, gently make indentations into the surface of the dough, this will prevent bubbling
• Top with ham, mushroom and mozzarella.
• Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Open the oven and slide the oven rack with the heated baking tray out, now carefully slide the baking parchment with your pizza on onto the heated baking tray
• Bake pizza for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
• Slice hot pizza and serve immediately.

HAM AND MUSHROOM PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Sift the flour into a bowl and stir in the yeast and salt. Add the water and mix to a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 5 mins until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with cling film. Leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size (about 1 hr).
• Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7. Punch the risen dough to knock out the large air bubbles and knead for 1 min. Roll the dough out to a 25cm circle and place on a large baking sheet.
• Spread the tomato paste over the base leaving a 2cm border. Top with the mozzarella cheese and scatter over the mushrooms, ham and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil.
• Bake for 12-15 mins until the base is crisp and the mozzarella is melted and golden.

HAM AND MUSHROOM PIZZA

Steps:

• For the dough, crumble the yeast and mix, in a cup, with a pinch of sugar and 3 tablespoons lukewarm water until smooth. Combine the flour with the salt in a bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in the yeast. Dust with some flour and leave to stand for 15 minutes. Pour in 120 ml of warm water (approximately 1/2 cup) and stir into the dough. Knead on a work surface to form a smooth dough. If necessary, add another tablespoon of water. Form a ball and place back in the bowl. Cover with a cloth and allow to rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough has doubled in size.
• After the rest period, preheat the oven to 220°C (approximately 425ºF).
• Knead the dough again and divide into four pieces. Roll each piece into a thin round pizza. Lay on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rest again for 15 minutes.
• For the topping, cut the ham into strips. Trim the mushrooms, wipe with a damp paper towel and cut into thin slices. Spread the puréed tomatoes over the four pizzas, season with salt and pepper and cover with the ham and mushrooms. Chop the mozzarella finely and spread, along with the Gouda, over the pizzas. Drizzle with some olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes. (If desired, in the last 10 minutes of baking time, switch on bottom heat, so the bottom is crispy).
• Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

MUSHROOM AND HAM PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook on medium-low heat 15 to 20 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
• Heat oven to 450°F. Place pizza crust on baking sheet; spread with pasta sauce. Top with 1 cup cheese, onions, ham and mushrooms; sprinkle with thyme and remaining cheese.
• Bake 18 to 20 min. or until edge of crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.