Will you Beebz my valentine?

Dear Mister Bake n Beebz, 

Thank you for putting up with such a foodie nutter butter girlfriend.

love ya, man.

k thx bai.

xoxo

Last night, the doorbell rung and I was greeted at my front door by a handsome fella with a bunch of red tulips... I had been picked up for a extra special Valentines day date night and special meal out. Me and Mister Bake n Beebz drove into London to a restaurant we found online after much research into GF dining in the city.

 We hit he jackpot with this, a lil independent pizzeria with rave reviews, about their unique pizza pies. OTTO'S makes their fresh pizzas with a intriguing cornmeal pizza crust, I loved the relaxed atmosphere and the passion the guys who own it, have. The guy who served us was super helpful and really knowledgeable about gluten free and allergy ordering.

 

 First things thirst... I ordered a Gluten free beer, yeah! best I've had yet, Mongozo premium pilsner... I highly recommend this brew! Harry had a sip an agreed it was pretty good but stuck to water as the sensible designated driver...

 

Tipsy after a whiff of alcohol.

 

With the help and recommendations of the server we ordered lots lots of different slices to try. I had half a kale and ham pizza and half Greek with feta tomatoes and roasted garlic.

Completely different to any pizza I have ever had, but so good. as long as the cheese is gooey and extra stringy im a happy bunny. Because of the high fibre content of the crust its super filling... more so than its doughy counter part. so after 2 slices i was ready to be rolled outta there... I'm still full now...20 hours later.

afterwards, As My next valentines treat was a trip to the big Kensington Whole Foods... peanutbuttery food haul purchased...best day everrrrr. 

Gluten free stuffed crust pizza

I have been gluten free for 6 weeks now, i feel great but every now and then i crave my favourite stuff crust pizza. This homemade pizza base recipe hit the spot! and filled the cheesey bready void.
It was delicious and the made for a very fluffy dough, but to be honest it was a whole lot of dough to toppings, very filling and thick... so i have adjusted the ratio's to make a perfect gluten free pizza.

 

Fluffy deep pan Gluten free dough recipe:
Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon quick active yeast
• 1 + 1/2 cups brown GF flour mix (I used doves strong wholemeal flour)
• 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tea spoon brown sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
• 2/3 cup warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• Extra flour for sprinkling

Pepper A for Alice ;) marking my territory, that's my half...

.... crust stuffed with cheese strings!

 Directions
Pre heat oven to its highest setting... you need it very hot.

1. pour the warm water into a bowl and sprinkle over the yeast. Stir to dissolve, then leave to rest in a warm place for ten minutes. thenadd vinegar and Stir the sugar and olive oil into the yeast mixture until well combined.
   
2. Sift the flour, gum, salt and baking powder into a large bowl.
   
3. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture, mixing to form a soft and slightly sticky dough. Add enough of the remaining water, little by little, until you have achieved the correct consistency.
   
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and lightly flour your hands. Knead the dough for ten minutes until it is smooth and pliable.leave to rest for 1/2 an hour at least (the longer the better)
5. grease a tin and push dough into corners. to make it stuffed crust place cheese strings around edge and pull dough over then until securely covered.
6. top with your choice of toppings... i made a tomoate and oregano sauce from scartch and added shredded mozzarella, sliced olives and courgettes...
7. bake in centre of oven for 15 minutes.