Heart-Shaped Pizza with Salami and Cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   The water for the dough should be warm, heat it to 40°C. Sift the flour. Before baking, preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare parchment paper and a blender. Wash the tomatoes. Wash and peel the onion and garlic.

   TipThe water for the dough should feel warm, but not hot.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let the sponge rest for 10 minutes. Add the flour, vegetable oil, and salt. Knead an elastic dough, then knead it thoroughly by hand.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Roll out the dough into a round sheet 0.3 cm thick on parchment paper. Cover the base with a towel and let it rest for another 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Pour boiling water into a bowl. Make small cross-shaped cuts on the tomatoes. Place them in the boiling water for 15 seconds. Remove the tomatoes, peel off their skins, then place them in the bowl and blend.

   TipThe boiling water should completely cover the tomatoes.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a pan. Sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Simmer the vegetables over low heat for 10 minutes. Salt and pepper the sauce, add half of the dried basil, and mix all ingredients.

8. 8

   Step 8

   

   Shape the dough into a heart with a knife, transfer to a baking sheet. Press it down with your hands, forming a small rim. Make several holes in the dough with a fork.

9. 9

   Step 9

   

   Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, avoiding the rim. Grate the cheese and distribute it evenly over the filling. Sprinkle the pizza with the remaining dried basil.

10. 10

    Step 10

    

    Arrange the salami slices on the pizza. Drizzle with the remaining vegetable oil. Place the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 180°C for 10-15 minutes.

    TipBaking time depends on your oven's power and the pizza's thickness. Check for doneness yourself. The pizza edges should be golden brown.

11. 11

    Step 11

    

    Serve the pizza, garnished with cherry tomato slices and basil.