Green Pizza with Ricotta and Lemon

Dough: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour and salt.

Place the warm water in a bowl with the active yeast mixture and caster sugar. Stir to combine then set aside for 10-15 minutes until the yeast has activated and foamed on the surface.

Make a well in the centre of the flour and add the wet ingredients. Mix until well combined. Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth. Alternatively, place on
a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 10 minutes. Place the dough in a large bowl, cover and set aside in a warm place for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Once the dough has risen, tip out onto a lightly floured surface and divide in half. Knead and shape the dough into two balls. Dust the tops with flour and cover with clingfilm. Set aside to rise for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 220°C fan bake, or as hot as your oven goes. Place a pizza stone in the centre of the oven to preheat.

Toppings: In a bowl, combine the ricotta, garlic, oregano, table salt and cracked pepper.

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough balls out into two 25-30cm rounds. Smear the ricotta mixture over both.

Remove the pizza stone from oven and sprinkle over 1 tablespoon of polenta. Carefully transfer one pizza dough onto the stone. Working quickly, top the pizza with half each of the pine nuts, broccolini, asparagus, goat’s cheese, parmesan, chilli flakes and olive oil.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pizza has puffed up and the edges are golden brown. Top with half the lemon zest, rocket and basil and season with sea salt. Repeat with the remaining polenta, dough and toppings and serve immediately. Makes 2 pizzas