Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ingredients make 1 large pizza, provided it is rolled out thinly enough.

Equipment needed:

• Blender/food processor
• Rolling pin
• Baking paper
• Kitchen cloth 

For the Base:

• Medium head of cauliflower (+- 500g)
• +- handful of grated mozzarella (quantity and type of cheese based on personal  preference)
• +- 30g of grated parmesan (quantity and type of cheese based on personal preference)
• Salt
• Oregano (optional)
• 1 egg

*    Turn your oven to its hottest setting (+-220c)

1. Break the head of cauliflower up into smaller pieces and put in blender/food processor until it's chopped up and of relatively fine texture.
2. Place in a microwaveable bowl and microwave for 8 minutes.
3. Stir the cauliflower and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
4. Form the "dough" into a large ball place onto the middle of a kitchen cloth.
5. Wrap the dough up in the cloth and and squeeze the water out over the sink. There should be a substantial amount of water being pressed out. Do this for a good 2 minutes. 
6. Remove the dough from the cloth and add the cheese.
7. Stir in the salt and oregano.
8. Add the egg.
9. place onto a large sheet of baking paper.
10. Place a fresh kitchen cloth over the dough and start rolling it out with a rolling pin - this will help remove any excess moisture still left in the dough.
11. Lift the baking sheet and tilt the base onto a baking tray with holes, the air flow will help make the base crispy.
12. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
13. Remove from oven and add toppings. (Some mozzarella, feta, onion, chorizo is a really great combo)
14. Tomato paste is optional but not necessary.
15. Turn oven onto the grill setting and bake for a further 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and brown and toppings are cooked to preference. 
16. Serve immediately.

      Serving suggestion: Add some fresh avo,cherry tomatoes and garlic to the cooked pizza.

Happy baking B x