Za'atar & Cheese Pizza

Method:

Making the pizza base:

1. Combine the flour, water, yeast, salt and olive oil (50ml) into a stand mixer bowl and mix/knead for 5 minutes or until the dough comes off the side of the bowl. Remove the bowl from stand and cover with cling film. Allow to prove at room temperature until the dough has double in size. 

2. Re-kneed the dough on a clean bench top and divide into 4 equal balls approximately 250g each. Place onto a greased tray and cover with cling film. Allow to prove again at room temperature until double in size. 

3. Flour a bench space and take one ball and carefully flatten with your fingers. Slowly spread the dough out from the centre until you have a pizza base the size of a large plate. Set aside until ready to add topping. 

For the Toppings: 

1. Mix za'atar spice, sumac, sesame seeds and olive oil together to make a runny paste. 

2. In a separate mixing bowl combine the lemon juice & yoghurt and season with salt. Set aside. 

3. Place the pizza base onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and top with mozzarella cheese, drizzle the za'atar paste over the cheese and season with salt.

4. Place in a hot oven for 12-15 minutes . 

5. While the pizza is cooking combine the herbs into a small bowl and dress with olive oil (30ml) and season. 

6. Once the pita is golden brown remove from oven, cut into 4 pieces and garnish with the dressed herbs and drizzle with yoghurt.

Hints & Tips:

Working with a pizza dough can be tricky, make sure to dust the benchtop with plenty of flour to prevent from sticking. Don't over kneed the dough as this will result in a tough biscuit-y base