Focaccia Pizza

A bready delight that combines two Italian favorites in one.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Proving time1

Servings:

Calories: 870kcal

Pour the mozzarella brine into a measuring jug and add enough warm water to bring it up to 1 1/2 cups.
Add the yeast and stir to dissolve, then add the olive oil.
Combine the liquid ingredients with the flour and salt and stir to a shaggy mass. Cover, and leave for 20 minutes.
With wet hands, stretch the dough out a few times and fold it back on itself. Cover again and leave to rise until approximately doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Turn the dough out into an oiled baking pan and stretch it gently to the edges. Stipple with your fingertips to create dimples.
Add half the mozzarella, torn into pieces, then spread the marinara sauce out roughly over the top. Scatter over the pepperoni slices and finish with the remaining mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper and sea salt.
Bake for about 25 minutes until the dough is risen, puffed and golden brown.
Leave to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before turning out and slicing into squares. Scatter with basil leaves and eat hot or cold.