Homemade ham and cheese pizza in just 35 minutes! handcrafted dough with only flour and water, ham and tomato sauce and two types of cheese.
Ham and Cheese Pizza is one of the most popular and favorite recipes around here! Why? Because it's so simple that anyone can do it, even those with little experience. You don't need to order one when you have all the necessary ingredients in your kitchen pantry to make a delicious, classic homemade pizza.
Get you hand dirty and make your own homemade dough in the blink of an eye! Sometimes you just need a little quick and easy comfort food at the end of a long weekday.
This recipe turns simple into sublime with the addition of an exceptional pizza handcrafted dough made with just two ingredientes, flour and water. With a delicious melted parmesan cheese and fresh mozzarella over tomato sauce and crusty ham slices.
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
Self-rising flour - Adds consistency and is the base of this simple pizza dough.
Water - To help mix the flour.
Salt - To season the dough.
Ham, fresh mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese - To add flavor and creaminess to the pizza.
Tomato pulp - Pizza sauce. Adds color and extra flavor to the recipe (you can make your own fresh tomato sauce).
Oregano - Add a little more flavor to the sauce.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE EASY HAM AND CHEESE PIZZA
Step 1: In a large bowl, mix the flour, water and salt with a wooden spoon.
Step 2: Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle the dough with a little more flour and knead it well until it’s fully involved.
With a rolling pin mold the dough in the shape of pizza.
Step 3: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200ºC (400ºF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 4: Place the dough over the baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spread the tomato pulp over the dough and sprinkle with oregano and half of the grated parmesan cheese. Garnish with ham slices cut into pieces, mozzarella chunks and sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.
Step 5: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 6: Turn off the oven and serve.
RECIPE TIPS
For a quick and easy recipe we use tomato pulp, but you can make your own fresh tomato sauce. It takes a little longer to make, but the result is even tastier.
If you want to add a little more flavor, season the pizza with a drizzle of olive oil.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I store in the fridge?
Yes, you can store in the fridge! Allow the pizza to cool to room temperature and place in an airtight container or in a plastic wrap (cut the pizza in slices). Never store the pizza in the fridge for more than 2 days. Beyond this time frame, it might start losing quality and develop microorganisms.
Can I add cheddar cheese instead of parmesan cheese?
Yes, you can make it with cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, water and salt with a wooden spoon (or in a large mixing bowl with a dough hook attached).
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle the dough with a little more flour and knead it well until it’s fully involved. With a rolling pin mold the dough in the shape of pizza.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200ºC (400ºF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper (you can place the pizza dough in a non-stick pizza pan).
Place the dough over the baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spread the tomato pulp over the dough and sprinkle with oregano and half of the grated parmesan cheese (you can season with a drizzle of olive oil). Garnish with ham slices cut into pieces, mozzarella chunks and sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.
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