Pepperoni Pea Flour Pizza
Pizza is always a winner, and Cameron Parkin added his own twist by using pea flour in the dough as part of our Plant S Nutrition Young Development Chef of the Year competition. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for anyone who wants a homemade pizza with an added protein punch.
Time to Make: 3 hours
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Dough:
- 140-160g strong flour
- 30-50g Plant S Yellow Pea Flour
- 3g salt
- 2g sugar
- 2g instant yeast
- 120ml warm water
- 15g olive oil
Sauce:
- 120g tomato or pizza sauce
- Pinch of dried oregano
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- Pepperoni
- 100g shredded mozzarella cheese
Method
Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix the flours (strong flour and pea flour), salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
- Gradually add the warm water and olive oil, stirring to combine.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes).
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
Prepare the Sauce
- If using store-bought sauce, mix it with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for extra flavour.
To make fresh tomato sauce:
- Blanch 500g fresh tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water. Peel the skins and chop the tomatoes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté 1-2 minced garlic cloves for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Stir in fresh basil (or dried) and adjust seasoning with a pinch of sugar if needed. Blend for a smoother texture, if desired.
Assemble the Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 245°C (475°F). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread a thin, even layer of sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then add slices of pepperoni or your preferred toppings.
Bake
- Place the pizza on a preheated pizza stone or a baking tray.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the toppings are cooked to your liking.
Serve
- Slice the pizza and serve immediately while it’s hot and fresh.
