Potato Crusted Pizza
- Prep in:
- 25 mins
- Cook in:
- 20 mins
- Serves:
- 4
| Per Serving | %RI |
|---|---|
| KCAL 400 | 18% |
| Fat 5.4g | 6.0 |
| Sat Fat 3.1g | 10.3 |
| Salt 1.0g | 16.7 |
| Sugar 5.1g |
Method
Who knew you could make a pizza base using potatoes? Try this great recipe for pizza with a twist, perfect for getting the kids involved with cooking their own food too!
- Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes in lightly salted water until tender. Drain well and allow to cool, then mash.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour and baking powder. Add the potato and herbs and stir to combine. Add the milk and mix to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly to form into a smooth ball.
- Meanwhile, cook the broccoli florets in a small pan of water for 3 minutes, drain and set aside
- Place the pizza dough on a greased baking sheet. Press out evenly to a 23cm round and baked in a preheated oven at 220°C, 200°C, Fan, Gas Mark 7 and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pizza base and lower the oven temperature 200°C, 180°C, Fan, Gas Mark 6.
- Spread the tomato purée over the surface; arrange the tomatoes on top then scatter over the broccoli and ham. Finally add the cheese then bake in the oven for a further 8-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edge of the pizza base is crisp.
- Serve immediately.
Ingredients
400g large smooth potatoes (such as Desirée), peeled and cut into even-sized pieces
175g self-raising flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons mixed dried herbs
150ml milk
For the topping:
150g broccoli florets
2 tablespoons tomato purée
2 tomatoes, sliced
75g wafer thin ham
50g smoked cheese, grated
