Description

A vibrant and flavorful Salami and Peppadew pizza featuring a homemade bread dough base topped with spicy salami, sweet and tangy peppadews, sliced red onion, crushed chili flakes, mozzarella cubes, and fresh oregano leaves. Perfectly baked to a golden crust, this pizza combines spicy, sweet, and savory elements for a delicious and aromatic meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

500g pack bread mix
1 tbsp flour or semolina (for dusting)

Pizza Toppings

1 small jar pizza tomato sauce (about 150g)
100g pack salami, sliced
10 peppadews, halved
1 red onion, thinly sliced
Large pinch crushed chilli flakes
140g mozzarella, cut into 3cm cubes
Handful oregano, leaves picked

Instructions

Prepare the dough: Heat your oven to 220C (200C fan)/gas mark 7. Begin by mixing the bread dough according to the bread mix pack instructions, aiming for a light and sticky texture. Knead the dough gently for a few minutes to develop the gluten.
First rise: Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or cling film and leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the dough to rise and become airy.
Shape the dough: After rising, punch the dough down firmly to knock out any large air bubbles. On a floured surface (using the flour or semolina), roll out the dough to fit the size of your largest baking tray.
Prepare the tray and assemble: Sprinkle flour or semolina onto the baking tray to prevent sticking. Lay the rolled dough on the tray. Spread the pizza tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.
Add toppings: Evenly scatter the sliced salami, halved peppadews, thinly sliced red onion, and crushed chilli flakes over the sauced dough. Distribute the 3cm mozzarella cubes across the top, then finish by sprinkling fresh oregano leaves.
Bake the pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is crusty and golden, and the cheese has melted and started to brown slightly.
Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and allow to cool for a minute or two before slicing and serving hot for the best flavor experience.

Notes

If you prefer a thinner crust, roll out the dough a little thinner before baking.
You can substitute peppadews with roasted red peppers if unavailable.
Adjust the quantity of crushed chilli flakes to your preferred spice level.
Using semolina instead of flour on the baking tray gives the base a slightly crunchier texture.
Allow the dough to rest a bit longer if you want a lighter, airier crust.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Category: Pizza
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Keywords: Salami pizza, Peppadew pizza, homemade pizza, spicy pizza, mozzarella pizza, easy pizza recipe