Experience a delightful twist on a timeless favorite with our budget-friendly pizza topped with a fresh egg. This innovative dish combines a perfectly baked crust, generously layered with rich tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. The addition of a cracked egg in the center adds a unique blend of flavors and textures, with the yolk turning velvety and the whites setting to create a savory topping.
Not only is this budget pizza a wallet-friendly option for any meal, but it also adds a protein-packed punch to your pizza experience. The comforting and hearty combination of ingredients makes it a satisfying choice for any occasion.
To recreate this delicious dish at home, follow the recipe below:
Pizza Base Ingredients:
- 280ml warm water
- 5ml (2 tsp) salt
- 7g instant yeast
- 480g (4 cups) cake flour
Toppings Ingredients:
- 1 x 410g tin of tomatoes, blended
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 10ml (2 tsp) dry oregano
- 5ml (1 tsp) chili flakes
- 1 small potato, thinly sliced and par-boiled
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 5 button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 45ml (3 tbsp) baby spinach
- 120g mozzarella cheese, grated
- 3 large eggs
Method:
- Mix all the pizza base ingredients in a large mixing bowl and let it stand at room temperature for about 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 230°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface, let it rest for 10 minutes, then roll out into a circle on the baking tray.
- Spread the tomato mixture on the dough, top with potatoes, onions, mushrooms, spinach, and cheese, then bake for 5-8 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the oven, crack the eggs on top of the pizza, and bake for a further 10 minutes until the eggs are cooked.
Enjoy the delightful flavors and textures of our budget pizza topped with egg for a satisfying and delicious meal experience. Don’t forget to share this recipe with family and friends for a unique twist on a classic favorite.
