Loaf of the month

Variety is the spice of life! So why not try a Carrs Breadmaker Loaf of the Month recipe to give your homemade bread the wow factor?

Just as you wear different clothes to reflect the changing seasons, you sometimes bake different types of breads at different times of the year.

February

February brings us Valentine's Day. Why not do something different this year and instead of going out for a Valentine’s meal - stay in and make your own pizza. Show how much you care by making something special ...

Recipe for Homemade PiZZA

Ingredients for Basic Pizza Dough

• 275ml Water
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Sugar
• 450g Carrs Breadmaker Strong White Flour
• 2½ tsp Fast Action Dried Yeast

Method: Bread Machine

1. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions regarding the order of liquid/dry ingredients, and set your machine to the dough/pizza setting.
2. When the dough cycle is complete, turn the dough out and quickly knead on a floured surface. Divide in half and roll into a round large enough to cover an oiled and flour-dusted 30cm/12in pizza tin.
3. Cover with topping to within 2.5cm/1in of the edge, cover with oiled foil, then, for a thin crust, refrigerate the prepared pizza for 30 minutes before baking or, for a distinct puffy edge, leave the pizza to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C/425F/Gas 7 for 20-25 minutes.

Suggested Toppings

Margherita >>

• 5 tbsp Passata
• 4 Medium Tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 200g Mozzarella, sliced
• 12 Fresh Basil Leaves, torn
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Napoletana >>

• 4 tbsp Tomato Puree
• 200g Mozzarella, grated
• 1 tbsp Fresh Oregano, chopped
• 1 x 50g can Anchovies in oil (sprinkle the oil on top of the pizza)

Cheese and Pepperoni >>

• 5 tbsp Arrabiata Sauce
• 100g Pepperoni, sliced
• 1 tbsp Fresh Oregano, chopped
• 200g Cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated.

Enjoy!

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