Description
This easy no-oven pizza recipe uses a stovetop method to create a crispy, golden base topped with a flavorful homemade tomato sauce, fresh basil, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick and delicious pizza without the need for an oven.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 225g self-raising flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for frying
- 6–7 tbsp warm water (approximate, for dough consistency)
For the Sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 250g pack cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 tbsp passata
- handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping
- 50g cheddar, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add sliced onion and crushed garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and passata, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside to cool.
- Make the Dough: Place the self-raising flour into a bowl and create a well in the centre. Add 3 tbsp olive oil and gradually add 6-7 tablespoons of warm water, mixing to form a soft dough. Adjust water quantity as needed. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into a circle to fit a 22cm frying pan or divide into two smaller rounds for smaller pizzas.
- Cook the Pizza Base: Heat a glug of olive oil in a clean frying pan over medium heat. Place the rolled dough into the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until the base is golden and cooked through. It should become crisp and sturdy enough to hold toppings.
- Add Toppings and Grill: Preheat your grill to high. Spread the cooled tomato sauce evenly over the cooked pizza base. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top. Place under the grill until the cheese melts and bubbles and the base edges turn golden and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Remove from grill, slice, and serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Use self-raising flour to avoid needing extra yeast or rising time.
- You can substitute cheddar with mozzarella or any other melting cheese.
- To make multiple pizzas, divide dough accordingly and cook in batches.
- Ensure the frying pan is well-oiled to prevent sticking and to get a crispy base.
- Cooking times may vary depending on stove and grill heat intensity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: no oven pizza, stovetop pizza, quick pizza recipe, homemade pizza, easy pizza sauce, frying pan pizza
