Culinary Corner: The Princess Cruises ‘Best Pizza At Sea’

Some things need no introduction and the ‘Best Pizza at Sea’ is one of them. It’s a bold accolade, backed by science (maybe) and taste (definitely). With Princess Cruises Summer Seacations poised to begin imminently, we decided now was the time to whet your appetite with a recipe that has al fresco Bank Holiday dining written all over.

INGREDIENTS
(Makes 2 Pizzas)

For the pizza dough

  • 385g plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons active or instant yeast
  • 1 pinch of sugar
  • 240ml lukewarm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Extra flour for dusting and lining the bottom of pan

 

For the tomato sauce

  • 2 400g cans of chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

 

INSTRUCTIONS

For the pizza dough

  • If you’re using active dry yeast, dissolve it, along with a pinch of sugar, in 2 tbsp of water. Then let the yeast and water mixture sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, until the mixture has bubbled and expanded.
  • Combine the yeast, flour, lukewarm water and olive oil, and then mix together.
  • Add the salt and mix for five more minutes, creating a pizza dough that’s smooth and firm.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl and place in a covered container overnight in the fridge.
  • When ready to use, remove the dough from the fridge and divide into 2 equal ball-shaped pieces.
  • Spray or sprinkle the balls of dough with a little olive oil and allow to rest at room temperature for 1 hour, covered loosely with cling film.
  • Preheat oven to 230C (210C fan oven).
  • Dust a flat surface with flour and gently press one ball of dough into a disk shape
  • Sprinkle the dough disc with a little flour and stretch into a large, round pizza base. Dip your fingertips into flour if the dough gets sticky to touch.
  • Carefully transfer the dough base onto either a pizza pan or baking sheet that has been dusted with flour to prevent sticking.
  • Top the base with the tomato sauce (see cooking method below), mozzarella cheese and any other desired toppings.
  • Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese and crust are golden.

 

For the Tomato Sauce

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the garlic and sauté lightly.
  • Add the tomatoes and bring to boil.
Emma

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