Auberge Chorizo, Goat's Cheese and Onion Pizza - Thin Crust

Ingredients

Pizza Crust

• 7 g dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 cup of lukewarm water
• 1 3/4 cups of unbleached strong plain bread flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping

• 4 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced thinly
• 5 ounces goat's cheese, sliced thinly
• 1 red onion, peeled and sliced thinly
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced
• 2-4 tablespoons tomato paste or tomato sauce, of your choice
• 2 teaspoons capers (optional)
• 2 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped finely (optional)
• 2 ounces grated mozzarella cheese (optional)
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• oregano

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the dry yeast, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and 3/4 cups of lukewarm water. Mix a little and let sit for 6-8 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine 1 3/4 cups of unbleached strong plain bread flour with 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a bowl or food processor.

3. 3

   Pour the water combination into the bowl (or food processor) and mix until ready to knead (around 30 second in a food processor). If using a bowl, mix with a spoon, and your hands until you have a neat ball.

4. 4

   Prepare a lightly sprinkled surface with flour. Turn out dough and knead for around 2-3 minutes. Lightly cover your finger tips with flour if the mixture is a little sticky.

5. 5

   Roll out by hand for a 12'' base.

6. 6

   Place in 12'' lighly oiled oven pan. Press out dough to form a slight lip.

7. 7

   Spread your tomato puree or tomato sauce on top of the pizza dough. Then carefully arrange all the other toppings on top of the paste/sauce, putting the goat's cheese on last. (Or the mozzarella cheese if using.).

8. 8

   (Note - if you wish to caramelise your onions first, fry them in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil and a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar until glazed, soft and slightly sticky. Ready made Onion Confit or Onion Jam also works very well.).

9. 9

   Cook in a pre-heated over 250C/495F for 8-12 minutes (times may vary based on different ovens. Fan assited oven will be quicker!).

10. 10

    Remove from oven, slice and share with your favourite friends and/or family members, keeping an extra slice for yourself!