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Top 10 Mistakes that will Ruin A Homemade Pizza

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1) Stretching your dough out incorrectly

Let's face it, you're never going to be one of those talented pizzaiolos who can toss pizza dough in the air and twirl it on their fingers like nobody's business. Getting your pizza dough just right can be a challenge: too thick and it'll be more chewy than crispy, too thin and it won't be able to support the toppings.

To find that perfect balance, aim for a dough that's roughly 1/3 of an inch thick. If using homemade dough that's been refrigerated or frozen, make sure you let it come to room temperature before you start working it. You can stretch the dough either on a floured surface, to prevent sticking, or wet your hands with olive oil and rub a little bit on the work surface. This adds flavor and will help your crust obtain a crispy, golden finish.

Whatever you do, don't use a rolling pin to flatten out the dough. Doing so will eliminate the gas pockets, which gives it that delightful fluffy texture.


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Ingredients

  • Pizza Dough (homemade or store bought)
  • Shredded cheese
  • Pizza sauce
  • Cured ham, shredded
  • 4 eggs
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh basil

Method

  1. Roll out the dough
  2. Use a small bowl to cut the dough into rounds
  3. Add shredded cheese
  4. Place in oven on an oven tray afr 10 min at 355°F
  5. Put each dough round into a ramekin
  6. Add 1 tbsp pizza sauce, a handful of shredded cured ham 
  7. Break an egg into each pizza
  8. Top with sliced cherry tomatoes and a basil leaf
  9. Place in oven for another 15 mins at 355°F
  10. Garnish with parsley and a pinch of pepper
  11. Serve and enjoy!