Filled Deep-Crust Pizza with Goat's Cheese Recipe

 

Ingredients

 

Makes one (12-inch/30cm) pizza

• 1 quantity Pizza Dough (refer recipe)

• 2/3 cup/150 g fresh creamy goat's cheese (Caprino)

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 15 cherry tomatoes, halved

• 15 black olives, pitted

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

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Method:

1. Prepare the pizza dough and set aside to rise.

2. Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C/gas 7. Oil an B-inch (20-cm) pizza pan.

3. When the rising time has elapsed, knead the dough for 1 minute, then divide it in two.

4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured work surface into two thick rounds. Place one in the prepared pan.

5. Spread with the goat's cheese and garlic. Top with the remaining dough, pressing down lightly to seal. Set aside for 20 minutes.

6. Top with the tomatoes and olives and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil.

7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until risen and lightly browned. Serve immediately.