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Paneer Pizza Recipe

Paneer Pizza, a beloved Italian dish with a desi twist, is a real treat when you’re craving something cheesy, homemade, and delicious. I usually cook this as a weekend treat or for family pizza nights. What makes this paneer pizza so special is that it’s made from scratch, including the base. You can create a delicious pizza that tastes as good as the ones from your favorite restaurants.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings2 pizza
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

For the pizza base:

  • 1 and 1/4 cups wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon active dry roast
  • 1/4 + 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

For the topping:

  • 1/4 cup paneer
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup mozarella cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 cup capsicum cubed
  • 2 tablespoon pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup big onion cubed

For garnish:

Instructions

  • In 1/4 cup warm water, add sugar and yeast set aside for 10mins. You will see the mixture frothing this ensure that your yeast is active. This test is only for active dry yeast, if you are using instant yeast then skip this step and proceed to next step.
  • In a mixing bowl add the yeast solution, oil and salt whisk it well.
  • Then add wheat flour and mix well. Add remaining 1/4 cup water.
  • Mix well and knead it to form a smooth pilable dough.
  • Keep it in a warm place undisturbed for 2 hrs. When u check after 2 hrs, the dough would have been raised. Now punch it down incase for any air bubbles.
  • I divided the dough to  make 2 small pizzas. Roll the dough to a thin base and cut it out with a lid to get perfect circles. Prick the base with fork to make sure of even cooking and to avoid puffing up.
  • Preheat the oven for 150 degree Celsius for 10 mins.
  • Add tomato sauce and freshly crushed pepper,oregano and mix well, Set aside.
  • Grease a baking tray with little oil and sprinkle little flour.
  • Transfer the rolled pizzas to the baking tray, and bake in preheated oven for 7-9mins.
  • Once the pizza base is ready brush it with milk. Alternatively,If you want to bake both the base and topping together then at this stage add the topping and bake at 200 deg C for 15-20 mins.
  • Spread pastaa sauce on the pizza base.
  • First add half of grated cheese then arrange the toppings - I've used onion, capsicum and paneer.
  • Then add remaining grated cheese.While you arrange the toppings, preheat oven at 200 deg C for 10mins.
  • Once both the pizzas are ready, bake in preheated oven for 5-mins until cheese melts and the base turns golden brown at the edges. After removing from oven add oregano, chilli flakes cut into wedges and enjoy!
  • Serve Veg Pizza hot always!!

Notes

  • Always check the yeast mixture before using, if it doesn’t foam, it’s not active.
  • Dough should be soft not too sticky or too hard.
  • Use a fork and prick the base before baking, this helps it cook evenly also does not let the base puff up.
  • You can half-bake the base first and then bake again after adding toppings.
  • Use parchment paper or foil on tray to avoid sticking.
  • Use good quality mozzarella for best melt and cheesy pull.
  • If you want crispier edges, brush the sides of the crust with olive oil before baking.
  • You can lightly fry the paneer before using it for extra flavor.
  • The texture of the pizza depends a lot on how you knead and rest the dough, so give it the time it needs to rise.
  • The thumb rule : If you are baking just the base then its 150 deg C, if you are baking both base and topping it should be 200 deg C for 15-20mins.
  • You can make variations for topping like soya, paneer, corn etc.
  • You can use the same recipe for white base too, but adjust water quantity alone as white flour may take a little less than wheat flour.
  • The resting time totally depends on the type of yeast you are using.
  • If you are using instant yeast no need to proof it, add it along with water and just mix it.
  • As my oven tray is small, I always divide the dough into 2 or 3 and make pizzas.
Nutrition Facts
Paneer Pizza Recipe
Amount Per Serving (250 g)
Calories 643 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 943mg41%
Potassium 368mg11%
Carbohydrates 73g24%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 1532IU31%
Vitamin C 52mg63%
Calcium 380mg38%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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