200g self raising flour<br />
25g parmesan, grated<br />
25g soft butter<br />
125 ml milk<br />
Pinch of salt100 ml passata<br />
1 tbsp sundried tomato paste<br />
1 tsp fresh thyme<br />
3 slices ham , chopped (optional)<br />
6 black olives<br />
125g ball mozzarella <ol>
<li>Preheat the oven to 220C Fan. Line a large baking sheet with non stick paper.</li>
<li>To make the dough . Measure the flour and butter in a bowl. Rub in the butter. Add the cheese, salt and milk. Mix together to make a dough. Lightly knead to a soft dough. Divide the mixture into 6 pieces.</li>
<li>Roll out the pieces to make the teddy’s face. Remove some of the dough and roll to make the ears . Press the ears onto the top of the teddy’s head. Place on the baking sheet.</li>
<li>Mix the passata , sundried tomato paste and thyme together in a bowl. Spread over the teddies.</li>
<li>Sprinkle the ham (if using) over the passata . slice the cheese and put two small pieces on top of the ears and one whole round to make the face.</li>
<li>Put half an olive on top of the mozzarella to make the nose. Slice little pieces of olives to make the eyes. </li>
<li>Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until well risen and golden .</li>
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Teddy Bear Pizza
A fun recipe to make with children and you don’t need to let the pizza dough rise as I have used a scone base. Kids can choose their own favourite toppings . Leave out the ham for a vegetarian version.
