Soho Pizza 🍕
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 2 pizzas
Calories: 1061.9 per serving
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Category: Weeknight
Keywords: Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of the city with this Soho Pizza, boasting a delightful crisp crust and an explosion of delicious flavors. The preparation time includes the delightful process of letting the dough rise to perfection, as well as assembling all the scrumptious toppings.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 cups | Plain flour |
| 1 cup | Golden brown sugar |
| 1 pack | Dried yeast |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| – | Olive oil |
| – | Onion |
| – | Garlic cloves |
| 1 can | Italian plum tomatoes |
| 1 can | Tomato paste |
| 2 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1 cup | Black olives, pitted |
| 8 oz | Mozzarella cheese, diced |
| 1/4 cup | Parmesan cheese, grated |
| – | Extra virgin olive oil |
| – | Rocket leaves |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- Sift the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt into a large bowl.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of tepid water, first with a spoon and then with your hands, until it forms a ball.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Rinse the bowl and either sprinkle with flour or rub with olive oil.
- Place the dough back into the bowl, turning to coat evenly with flour or oil.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over low heat.
- Add finely chopped onion and garlic, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes until softened.
- Add Italian plum tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
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Assemble the Pizza:
- Once the dough has risen, divide it in half and knead each ball until smooth.
- Cover each ball with an upturned bowl and let rest for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to the highest temperature, with 2 shelves spaced about 7.5 cm apart.
- Brush 2 large baking sheets with oil.
- Roll out each dough ball on a floured surface into a 23 cm disk.
- Place the dough on the baking sheets.
- Spread a quarter of the tomato sauce onto each pizza base, almost to the edge.
- Dot with olives and diced mozzarella.
- Sprinkle with finely chopped garlic, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Bake the Pizza:
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, swapping the shelves halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and top with rocket leaves and grated Parmesan.
- Drizzle with a little more olive oil before serving.
Notes:
- The pizza dough can be frozen for later use.
- Customize your toppings with your favorite ingredients!
- Enjoy the taste of Soho right in your own kitchen with this delicious pizza recipe.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1061.9
- Fat: 35.5g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 71.7mg
- Sodium: 2742.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 155.3g
- Fiber: 21.8g
- Sugar: 14.1g
- Protein: 42.8g
This Soho Pizza recipe brings the vibrant flavors of the city to your dinner table, with a crispy crust, savory tomato sauce, and a medley of toppings that will delight your taste buds. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a leisurely weekend, this pizza is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy the process of making the dough, crafting the perfect sauce, and adding your favorite toppings to create a pizza that is uniquely yours. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor the flavors of Soho with every delicious bite! 🍕✨
