HOMEMADE PIZZA WITH VEGGIE FACES

FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH 150g wholemeal spelt flour 350g strong white flour 1½ tsp dried fast-action yeast

tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil

FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE 1 can chopped tomatoes 1 small garlic clove pinch of dried thyme

FOR THE TOPPINGS 160g grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese 1 red pepper, cut into strips 1 yellow pepper, cut into strips

PREP: 25 MINS COOK: 15 MINS MAKES 4 PIZZAS

1 courgette, cut into rounds or spiralized 1 small pack cherry tomatoes, halved Handful pitted olives 1 can salt-free sweetcorn, drained

To make the dough, put both flours into a large bowl, then stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well, pour in 400ml warm water and the olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Bring together by lightly kneading it in the bowl then turn on to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. Leave the dough to rise if you have time but it’s not essential for a thin crust. To make the sauce, blitz the tomatoes, garlic, thyme and a little seasoning, either in a food processor or using a hand blender. Heat oven to 240C/Fan 220C/Gas 8. Get the toppings ready in bowls so that your children can decorate their own. If the dough has had time to rise, give it a little knead in the bowl, then split into four balls. On a floured surface, roll out two of the balls into wide circles using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift these on to two floured baking sheets or pizza trays. Smooth sauce over bases with a spoon. Scatter with cheese, then start making the faces. Courgette rounds make great eyes or cheeks, halved courgette rounds can be used for ears and spiralized courgette for TIP Keep tubs of and chopped veggies fridge houmous in the on. for kids to snack more likely to They’re much snacks reach for healthy if they’re convenient and ready to eat. hair. Strips of pepper are good for eyebrows and mouths, while olives and halved cherry tomatoes make great eyes or earrings. Sweetcorn can be used for teeth or freckles. Let their imagination go wild. Cook for around 10-15 mins until crisp. You’ll want to swap the pizzas to a lower shelf halfway through the cooking time. Repeat for the second two pizzas or freeze the balls of dough in two separate freezer bags, plus any remaining sauce in a sealed container.

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