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Spelt White Pizza with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe to make a delicious Spelt White Pizza with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil. Since this pizza is a bit of a modern and healthy twist on the classic Italian pizza, there are a few ingredients that might not be traditional, but the result will be equally tasty. This is a simple version that you can customize to your liking.

Ingredients

  • 250 g of spelt flour
  • 150 ml of lukewarm water
  • 7 g of active dry yeast (or 15 g of fresh yeast)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
  • 200 g of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 bunch of fresh basil
  • Coarse salt to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste, for dressing
  • (Optional) Garlic powder or freshly chopped garlic
  • (Optional) Mozzarella flakes or other cheese to taste

Preparation

  1. Start by dissolving the yeast in lukewarm water and let it rest for a few minutes until it starts to foam.

  2. Mix the spelt flour with the salt in a large bowl, make a well in the center, and add the oil and the yeast dissolved in water. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to knead until a homogeneous dough is formed.

  3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl, covering it with a damp cloth. Leave to rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.

  5. In the meantime, cut the cherry tomatoes in half and prepare the basil leaves.

  6. When the dough has doubled, spread it on an oiled baking sheet, creating an even thickness.

  7. Distribute the cherry tomatoes on the surface, add a pinch of coarse salt and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. At this point, you could also add garlic and cheese if you wish.

  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 220 °C for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and crunchy.

  9. Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Curiosity

White pizza, without tomato sauce, is a very popular variant in Italy, especially in the city of Rome where it is very common to find it in bakeries for a tasty quick snack. Using spelt flour is a healthy choice, as this cereal is rich in nutrients and has a lower glycemic index compared to the wheat flour commonly used.