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BLUEBERRY AND PROSCIUTTO PIZZETTE

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240g (2 cups) cake flour 10g (1 sachet) instant yeast 5ml (1 tsp) caster sugar 2.5ml (½ tsp) salt 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil, plus extra 190ml (¾ cup) lukewarm water Semolina, for dusting 500ml (2 cups) grated mozzarella 190ml (¾ cup) ricotta cheese 190ml (¾ cup) grated parmesan or pecorino cheese 250ml (1 cup) blueberrie­s 8 slices prosciutto 1 avocado, thinly sliced 12-16 fresh basil leaves, torn

Combine the flour, yeast, caster sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the oil and water and mix to form a soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface until dough is soft and elastic. Cover with cling film and leave to prove in a warm place for 30 minutes. Knock the dough down and knead gently for a minute. Preheat the oven to 260°C. Divide the dough into 4 portions and roll into discs. Scatter semolina on a baking tray and place the pizza bases on top. Spread a little olive oil over each base, then divide the mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and blueberrie­s between the bases, spreading evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble. Remove from the oven, top with prosciutto, avocado and basil and serve immediatel­y. Makes 4

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