Three simple pizza recipes to ace at home

World Pizza Day was observed earlier this month by fans of the mouthwatering delicacy around the globe This doughy goodness has been the preferred comfort food across generations effectively becoming a popular culture iconAlthough pizza traces its roots to Italy owing to the customisable natureevery country has a number of variationsmdashfrom the extra cheesy versions to the fusion ones with herbs of all kindsIt is no secret how debates over uncommon toppings go viral yet restaurants across India are not one to hold back Here are three simple pizza recipes that are easytoprepare at home and delicious to bingeonAmerican Hot Sauce Pizza from Lil GambyldquoIt is one of our most savoured offerings and is a take on TexMex Cuisine We have highlighted the flavour of Mexican Salsa Macha made with nuanced techniques and paired with the traditional pizzardquo Chef Sushil Multani Culinary Director Acapella HospitalityIngredientsFor pizza dough Tipo 00 grade farina 175 gmWater 100 mlSalt 5gmOlive oil 4 gmYeast 033 gFor salsa machaChipotle chilli 3 nosHabanero chilli 1 nosDry Kashmiri chilli 5 nosArbol chilli 3 nosSesame seeds 2 tspPeanuts 2 tbspOil 60 mlSalt 3gFor Salsa Macha ChickenChicken Leg Boneless 150gSalsa Macha 2 tbspMozzarella 80 gmJalapenos 1 slicedCilantro Leaves 78 nosMethod1 Sieve flour and combine all dry ingredients2 Mix yeast with water and add to the dough3 Make a dough by kneading till the gluten is formed well4 Rest for 24 hours in the refrigerator5 Next day slap and shape the dough till flattens out6 To prepare salsa macha heat oil in a pan and all dry chillis till they puff7 Quickly add other ingredients and cook for about 45 seconds more and remove8 Cool the mix and grind coarse to get salsa macha9 Marinate the chicken with salsa macha for 4 hours and sear on a hot pan and roast in the oven at 190 degrees for 8 minutes10 Smear a raw tomato pureacutee and salsa macha in the ratio of 1111 Add the above mentioned cheese and spread evenly place the cooked chicken leg cut into cubes12 Bake at 375 degrees celsius for 4 minutes13 Garnish with jalapentildeos slices and cilantro leaves and servePlay Quiz Love pizza Test your knowledge with the ultimate pizza quizTruffle mushroom pizza by The Blue Bop cafeldquoWe have added our own twist using mushrooms as well as truffle oil to create treat those who love the flavour of and canrsquot have enough of mushroomsrdquo Sunil Singh chef at The Blue Bop cafeIngredientsPizza Dough 220 gmWhite sauce 80 gmImported mozzarella cheese 80 gmCheddar cheese 20 gmWild mushroom 40 gmShitake mushroom 30 gmTruffle oil 10 mlMethodPre heat the oven at 340 degrees CelsiusTake the dough and hand stretch it to 12 inchesPlace the dough on screen and spread white sauce over it evenlySpread mozzarella cheese wild mushroom shitake mushroom all over the pizza evenlyNow cook the pizza in oven for 7 minutes till get crispyOnce cooked remove and drizzle truffle oilPepperoni Pizza by Swan ldquoPepperoni has been among the most popular pizzas The crunchy thincrust with flavourful pepperoni is a simple yet mouthwatering combinationrdquo Chef AryaGahlaut at SwanIngredientsFor pizza doughRefined floor 1kgFresh yeast 10gmSugar 20gmSalt 5gmWater 530 mlBaking powder 5gmRefined oil 40gmFor final pizzaPizza dough 130gmPizza sauce 60gmMozzarella cheese 110gmPepperoni slice 110gmMethodPre heat the oven at 320 degrees CelsiusDissolve yeast and sugar in warm water Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam about 5 to 8 minutesCombine flour and salt in a large bowl Pour in yeast mixture mix well until dough comes togetherTransfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth about 2 minutesUse your fingers to stretch the pizza dough to make a thin crust baseAdd pizza sauceAdd toppings of mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slicesBake at 320 degrees Celsius for 7 to 8 minutesAlso ReadHow Mumbai chefs are working with millets to create unique dishes