Name: Doughball Pizza Wreath
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 350g strong white flour 7g fast action yeast 2 tbsp olive oil 250 ml water 1 tsp salt 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 x 400g chopped tomtoes 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped Pinch of sugar; 75g Cheddar cheese, diced into 12 cubes 100g mozzarella cut into 6 slices Bunch of fresh basil for decoration

Doughball Pizza Wreath

Make this easy and very festive Doughball Pizza Wreath for your Christmas celebration. The kids can help create the wreath and there is a delicious surprise of warm melted cheese in each doughball.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Makes: 1 wreath

Great for: Family Recipes , Kids 2-4 Years , Kids 4+ Years

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Ingredients

Doughballs

350g strong white flour
7g fast action yeast
2 tbsp olive oil
250 ml water
1 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten

Tomato & Basil Sauce

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 x 400g chopped tomtoes
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Pinch of sugar

75g Cheddar cheese, diced into 12 cubes
100g mozzarella cut into 6 slices
Bunch of fresh basil for decoration

Method

Measure the flour, yeast, oil , water and salt into a large bowl. Mix together to form a dough. Knead on a floured work surface for 5 minutes until smooth and shiny. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with clingfilm and leave to rise for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 200C Fan.
Whilst the dough is rising make the sauce. Heat the oil in a saucepan . Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes until reduced and thickened. Leave to cool.
Knock back the dough on a work surface, then divide into 12 pieces. Roll into balls insert a cube of cheese inside each ball.
Place on a baking sheet lined with non stick paper. Make a circle of dough balls leaving a small gap between each ball. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven.