Black Mission Olive Pizza Recipe

Black Mission olives make an exceptional pizza topping — their deep purple colour and intense, slightly sweet-tangy flavour give a pizza real character that generic pizza toppings don't.

Ingredients

Pizza dough · robust tomato sauce · mozzarella · Parmesan · Black Mission olives (whole or sliced) · thinly sliced red onion · capers · fresh oregano or basil · Boutique Olive Grove EVOO · sea salt.

Method

1. Preheat oven to maximum — 450-500°F / 230-260°C. Preheat a pizza stone or baking sheet inside the oven. 2. Roll dough on a floured surface to desired thickness. 3. Spread tomato sauce evenly, leaving a border. Add mozzarella, then Mission olives, red onion, and a scattering of capers. Finish with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of EVOO. Brush the crust edge with EVOO. 4. Transfer to the hot stone or sheet and bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and crust is golden brown. 5. Scatter fresh herbs after baking, cool 2 minutes, slice and serve.

Tips

Pre-bake the dough for 3 minutes before adding toppings to prevent sogginess. Less is more with toppings — quality over quantity.