PICCANTE PIZZA

Preparation Method :

• Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and add the yeast and salt, making a small well in the top. Mix the water and oil together into the bowl and gradually combine to a sticky dough.
• Lightly flour the work surface and knead the dough for about 10 - 12 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
• Cover the dough with some lightly oiled clingfilm and leave to rise for about an hour or until it has doubled in size.
• Knock back the dough by gently kneading for about a minute, then divide into two balls.
• To roll out the dough, flatten each ball, roll out on a lightly floured work surface, giving a quarter turn between each roll.
• Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / Gas Mark 7. Place the pizza bases on two baking trays, using a rolling pin to transfer them from the work surface.
• Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over a medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and gently saute for 5 minutes, until starting to soften.
• Add the chillies and red pepper and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add the beef mince and continue to saute over a medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned all over.
• Add the tomato puree and cook for 1 minute, stirring all the time.
• Stir in the water and season to taste with salt and pepper, then cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is thoroughly cooked.
• Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 230°C / 450°F / Gas Mark 8. Place the pizza base on a rectangular baking tray, using a rolling pin to transfer it from the work surface.
• Spread the pizza sauce over the pizza base then top with the beef mixture and scatter over the cheeses.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melting and turning golden and the base is crisp. Serve immediately.