If you’re a fan of mixing the traditional with a more modern twist then you will love this pizza rustica. Ideal as a main meal or an appetiser, this recipe makes for a fun movie night treat for all the family.
Makes 1 pizza and serves 2 portions
Preparation and Cooking time: Approx 60 minutes
For Dough:
Lamb Brand Deep Pan Pizza Mix 250g
Water 125ml, warm
Olive Oil 10ml
For Filling:
Lamb Brand Sesame Seeds 2 tbsp
Lamb Brand Ground Black Pepper to taste
Lamb Brand Table Salt to taste
Turkey Ham 12 slices
Gruyère Cheese 12 slices
Ricotta 200g
Fresh Spinach 80g
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp
For Dough: Sift mixture into a bowl and add oil and water. Work dough with your hands until a smooth dough is obtained. Shape into a ball and leave to rest for 10 minutes in a warm area, covered with a table cloth. Roll out on a floured working top, leaving it approximately 7mm thick then put in a greased round pan and leave to rest in a warm place for another 20 minutes.
Making Pizza Rustica: Brush olive oil on top of the dough, place slices of the turkey ham followed by layers of the sliced gruyère cheese. Mix the ricotta and the roughly chopped raw spinach leaves and spread all over. Gather sides of dough to cover a quarter of the filling. Sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sesame seeds. Bake in a 220°C preheated oven for 15 minutes. Slice, serve and enjoy!