Ham Pizza

Ingredients

• FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH:
• 225 g bread flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp easy-blend yeast
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• ¾ cup warm water
• 2 tbsp flour for dusting.
• FOR THE TOPPING:
• 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tsp dried oregano salt and pepper to taste
• 2 slices of ham, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 150 g mozzarella cheese , shredded
• 1 yellow bell pepper , sliced thinly
• 4 button mushrooms , sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Steps

1. Make the dough: in a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and yeast. Add the oil and water, and stir to form soft dough. Transfer to a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Place the dough back into the bowl. Cover with a towel and leave to rise in a warm place for an hour.
2. Flour your hands and work surface. Knead the dough until smooth. Stretch and roll into two thin circles, about 6 inches in diameter. Pinch the edges of circles.
3. Grease two baking sheets with oil. Place the shaped circles of dough—your pizza base—on the sheets, and leave them to rise while you prepare the topping.
4. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Drain the canned tomatoes and toss them in a bowl with the tomato puree and oregano. Mix well, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Spread the tomato mixture on top of each pizza base. Sprinkle the cheese over the sauce. Arrange the ham, pepper, and mushrooms on top. Brush over with the olive oil.
6. Bake in the oven until the crusts are pale, golden, and firm, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve.