Spanish Pizza - Coca

Spanish pizza is something else, hardly if any cheese, caramelised onions, the occasional boiled and grated egg, peas and tomato. Personally I am not a fan of pizza, I dont like the greasiness, the overly tomatoeyness and then theres the cheese.

this pizza is perfect for those who prefer a more healthier option, and the great thing is you can go vegetarian too.

the key to this recipe is using lots of Spanish olive oil. I usually drizzle the base of the pizza with olive oil and crushed garlic.

(this recipe serves 4-6 people)

CRUST

• 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope active dry yeast

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Brush pizza pan with melted butter or oil.

2. 2

   Make crust: Combine yeast, sugar and 1 /14 cups flour in large bowl.

3. 3

   Add warm water and oil.

4. 4

   Beat with electric beaters for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in as much remaining flour as you can.

6. 6

   Knead dough on lightly-floured surface until smooth in elastic.

7. 7

   Place in a greased bowl; cover and leave in warm place to rise for 45 minutes or until doubled.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Ideas for Toppings

caramelised onions:

add 2-3 tablespoons to pan on high and add 2-3 medium sized chopped onions (i prefer rings-looks prettier) with 2 tablespoons of sugar and brown. The sugar should caramelise.When the onions are a honey colour add 3 tablespoons of white wine (i usually use a dry white wine).

tomato & tuna:

mix a can of cubed tomato with tuna drizzle with lots of olive oil.

Spinach and pinenuts:

blanch some baby spinach, chop up with some pinenuts.