Main Meals Recipes

No Yeast Pizza

I love pizza, and while I would normally make my pizza base with sourdough, sometimes I don’t have the time to wait for the yeast to work its magic. So I use a quick flatbread base as a substitute, ready in 15 minutes.

Using wholemeal flour in the base helps increase the fibre content. Using half wholemeal gives each pizza 8.1g fibre, whereas using white flour will provide you with 4.2g fibre. This is also with just the basic toppings of tomato and cheese. Consider increasing fibre diversity by adding more vegetables, or fruits if you’re not adverse to it, as extra toppings. My favourite is roasted Mediterranean vegetables with smoked mozzarella, instead of normal, and lashings of basil.

Ingredients

  • 200g tinned tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp EVOO
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1/4 tsp dried herbs
  • 100g self-raising flour
  • 100g wholemeal flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp EVOO
  • 200g yoghurt
  • 1 ball of fresh mozzarella
  • Fresh basil leaves

Method

  • Preheat two baking trays in the oven set to maximum.
  • Add the tinned tomatoes, 1/2 tsp EVOO, tomato puree and dried herbs into a pan and allow to gently simmer till reduced in volume. Season to taste.
  • Meanwhile, mix the flours, baking powder, 1/2 tsp EVOO and yoghurt together till a soft dough is formed. You may need to add 1-3 tbsp water to get a dough depending on the flour used. Knead for a few minutes till smooth.
  • Divide the dough into two, and roll out till the thickness of a pound coin, using a little extra flour if needed. Place on a piece of baking parchment.
  • Take half the tomato sauce and spread it over a base, keeping a rim of dough clear.
  • Take half the mozzarella, roughly tear and place around the tomato sauce, again keeping clear of the sides. Repeat with the second dough ball. Option to add further toppings here.
  • Place on the preheated baking sheets and reduce the temperature to 220°C fan/230°C convection and bake for 8-10 minutes till the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  • Remove and top with fresh basil leaves. Best eaten immediately.

Per serving: 671kcal/ 26.3g fat/ 15.7g saturated fat/ 79.9g carbohydrates/ 8.1g fibre/ 27.5g protein

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