Smoked Salmon Pizza

Prep: 1h 30 min - Cooking: 25 min

Serves: 2 (makes 2 pizzas)

This smoked salmon pizza combines rich, savoury flavours with fresh, vibrant toppings for a perfect balance. The smoky salmon pairs beautifully with the creamy mozzarella cheese, tangy pizza sauce, and peppery rocket, creating a deliciously gourmet take on a classic pizza. It's easy to make and perfect for a special dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients For The Dough:

1. 480g strong white flour (we used Alinson's)
2. 300ml warm water
3. ½ tbsp salt
4. 1 tsp sugar
5. 2 tsp dried yeast
6. 1 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients For The Toppings

1. 2 mozzarella balls, torn into pieces
2. 200g sliced Alfred Enderby smoked salmon
3. 100g grated cheese
4. 1 red onion, thinly sliced
5. Mutti pizza sauce (or your preferred brand)
   
6. Handful of rocket leaves
7. Fresh chives, finely chopped

Salt and pepper to season

Method

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and olive oil. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Gradually add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring to form a dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. Let The Dough Rise: Cover the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Prepare the Pizza Bases: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and place it on a pizza tray or baking sheet.
4. Assemble the Pizzas: Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the dough. Scatter the mozzarella and grated cheddar over the sauce. Add the sliced red onion.
5. Bake the Pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
6. Add the Salmon and Finish: Add the sliced smoked salmon over the pizza and return it to the oven for another 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh rocket leaves and chopped chives. Slice with a pizza cutter and serve with a fresh side salad for a delicious, well-rounded meal.

Serve and enjoy...