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Sesame Pizza
Serves 4

A simple scone mixture with a nutty sesame flavour makes a good base for this tasty pizza. It is best served hot, but can be served cold as part of a picnic lunch.


Ingredients

For the base:

8oz / 225g wholemeal flour
1tsp baking powder
¼tsp salt
1tbsp sesame seeds
1 free-range egg, beaten
5-6floz / 115-175ml milk
1tbsp olive oil

For the topping:

1tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ red pepper, deseeded and diced
4oz / 100g mushrooms
1tsp oregano
14oz / 400g tin chopped tomatoes
1tbsp sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped
salt and pepper
2-3oz vegetarian mozzarella cheese
2tsp sesame seeds

 

Method

1. Mix the flour with the baking powder, salt and sesame seeds.

2. Beat the egg with the milk and olive oil and pour over the flour.
Work to a soft dough adding more flour if necessary.
Roll out into a circle or press into a Swiss roll tray.
Bake at 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6 for 10 minutes.

3. For the topping, heat the oil and gently fry the onion and garlic for 10 minutes until soft.
Add the pepper and mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. Add the herbs to the pan and both types of tomatoes.
Leave the mixture to simmer until the liquid has reduced and the sauce has a moist, rather than sloppy consistency. Season to taste.

5. Spread the topping over the base, cover with cheese and sesame seeds and grill until the cheese has melted.


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Recipes by Sarah Brown
from The Vegetarian February 1993
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