FOUR GOURMET PIZZA RECIPES

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GOURMET PIZZA h i n k pizza is c heap , f as t f oo d, t hink again. These gourmet pizzas could grace the menu of a star-crowned restaurant . I f y o u t

Serve this pizza with a silky red such as the Glenelly Glass Collection as the Cabernet Franc 2017, selling at R185Cabernet Franc 2017

VENISON, RASPBERRY, ROSEMARY AND BLACK TRUFFLE PIZZA

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Your pizza preference can tell people a lot about you. Do you always stick to the same pizza toppings or do you prefer to experiment with a different flavour combination each time? Thin or thick base? Crispy or doughy crust? Are you team pineapple or is fruit on your pizza a definite no-no?

A few years back there was even a study done by smell and taste expert Dr. Alan Hirsch to determine how your pizza toppings reflected some of your personality traits. After an extensive (and we’re sure delicious) study, Dr. Hirsch discovered that having goat’s cheese could indicate that you are most likely to be sensitive and easy-going. Salami lovers tend to be extroverts while those who prefer chicken toppings are competitive and assertive. Seafood fans were considered intelligent and critical and those who covered their pizzas in veggies leaned towards being gullible and charming.

Whatever pizza topping is your jam, we’re pretty sure you’ll love these delicious gourmet pizza recipes. So go on, take your pizza to the next level and give this much-loved food the upgrade it deserves. Enjoy!

pizza dough Serves 4 / Makes 2 pizzas

IngredIents:

For the pizza dough

2¼ tsp active dry yeast 250ml warm water, at ~43°c 1 pinch sugar 1½ tsp salt 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing and drizzling 250-300 g | 2½-3 cups plain flour, plus extra for dusting

dIrectIons:

1. Stir together the yeast, water, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Set aside until frothy, about 5-10 min. 2. Stir in the salt, olive oil, and about half the flour until well combined. Gradually stir in most of the remaining flour, saving about 50g, until a rough dough forms in the bowl. 3. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead to a soft, smooth dough, adding the reserved flour as needed if it's too sticky, about 6-8 min. 4. Place the dough in a clean bowl that's been greased with some olive oil, turning the dough to coat it. Loosely cover with a damp tea towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. 5. Turn out the dough, divide it into two, and roll into balls, placing them on two lightly greased baking trays (at least 35cm). 6. Cover with a damp tea towel and let rest for 15 min. Preheat the oven to 240°C (220° fan). 7. After resting, roll out the dough into rounds on the trays.

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SOUTH AFRICAN CONNOISSEUR Venison, raspberry, rosemary and black truffle pizza Serves 4 / Makes 2 pizzas

IngredIents:

For the toppings

150g | 2/3 cup raw honey 300g roast venison, sliced 225g | 1½ cups raspberries 50g | 2 cups rocket, washed 1 handful small rosemary, torn or roughly chopped 1 small black truffle

dIrectIons:

1-7. For the pizza dough: Follow the recipe above. 8. For the toppings: Drizzle oil over the dough, spreading it to the edges. 9. Bake until the dough is cooked through, 8-10 min. Remove from the oven and spread with raw honey. 10. Top with the venison, raspberries, rocket, and rosemary; shave black truffle over the pizzas before slicing and serving. pizza with salmon

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Enjoy this pizza alongside a Enjoy this pizza alongside a crisp white such as the Nitida Nitida

Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Sauvignon Blanc 2020,

selling at R105 selling at R105 PIZZA WITH SALMON Serves 4 / Makes 2 pizzas

INGREDIENTS: For the toppings

2 large vine tomatoes, cored, seeded, and fi nely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp fl at-leaf parsley, fi nely chopped 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 454g skinless boneless salmon fi llet, cut into thin strips

DIRECTIONS:

1-7. For the pizza dough: Follow the recipe above. 8. For the toppings: In a mixing bowl, stir together the tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. 9. Spoon the mixture over the doughs; top with salmon slices. 10. Bake until the dough and salmon are cooked through, about 10 min. SOUTH AFRICAN CONNOISSEUR 11. Remove from the oven and let cool briefly before slicing and serving. 29

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This pizza would work well with a robust red like Doolhof Single Vineyard Malbec 2018, selling at R189

PIZZA WITH BRAISED LAMB AND ANCHOVIES Serves 4 / Makes 2 pizzas

INGREDIENTS: For the toppings

225g | 1 cup pizza sauce, or tomato passata 350g fresh Mozzarella , drained and sliced 80g | ½ cup Blue Cheese, crumbled 300g braised lamb shoulder or leg, shredded or sliced 6 tinned anchovy fi llets, in oil, drained 50g | 2 cups rocket, washed 3-4 tbsp caramelised onions, or caramelised onion jam

DIRECTIONS:

1-7. For the pizza dough: Follow the recipe above. 8. For the toppings: Spread the doughs with pizza sauce. Top with Mozzarella, Blue Cheese, and braised lamb; drizzle with oil. 9. Bake until the dough is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, 10-12 min. 10. Remove from the oven and top with the anchovies, rocket, and caramelized onions before slicing and serving.

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PIZZA WITH BRAISED LAMB AND ANCHOVIES

PIZZA WITH SMOKED GAME AND RED FIGS Serves 4 / Makes 2 pizzas

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INGREDIENTS: For the toppings

225g | 1 cup pizza sauce, or tomato passata 300g | 2 cups small red fi gs, split in half 150g smoked duck slices 50g | 2 cups rocket, washed 200g fresh Mozzarella, torn DIRECTIONS: 1-7. For the pizza dough: Follow the recipe above. 8. For the top pings: Spread the doughs with pizza sauce, top with figs, and drizzle with oil. 9. Bake until the dough is cooked through and the figs are soft and juicy, 8-10 min. 10. Remove from the oven and top with the smoked duck slices, rocket, and Mozzarella before slicing and serving.

PIZZA WITH SMOKED GAME AND RED FIGS

Try this pizza with an elegant red like the elegant red like the

Allée Bleue Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

2017, selling at R190 , selling at R190

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