Avocado & Tomato Pizza – Recipe
This recipe provides a simple and efficient method for preparing an Avocado & Tomato Pizza. The dish is suitable for vegetarians and can be easily adapted for vegan diets.
Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Skill level: Basic
Ingredients:
Dough:
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (substitute with gluten-free 1:1 baking flour for gluten-free adaptation)
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Topping:
- 1/2 cup (130g) pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup (70g) shredded mozzarella cheese (substitute with vegan cheese for vegan adaptation)
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Equipment:
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Lightly floured work surface
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Damp cloth
Procedure:
- Dough Preparation:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt using a whisk.
- Incorporate warm water and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough achieves a smooth and elastic texture.
- Lightly oil a bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise in a warm environment for approximately 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Oven Preheating:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). If utilizing a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating.
- Pizza Assembly:
- Gently deflate the risen dough and roll it out into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Evenly distribute the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Arrange the sliced avocado and tomato on top of the cheese.
- Baking:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust exhibits a golden brown color and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finishing and Serving:
- Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a light sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Additional Notes:
- For enhanced crust crispness, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- In the absence of a pizza stone, a baking sheet can be used.
- To prevent avocado oxidation, lightly drizzle the slices with lemon or lime juice before placing them on the pizza.
- The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredient choices.
Please adhere to standard food safety practices and hygiene protocols throughout the preparation process.
