Pizza boats are a fun and easy recipe, perfect for sharing with family and friends on special occasions. A simple yet satisfying recipe that’s sure to please everyone.
8 pizza boats
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In a large bowl, combine the flour and dried yeast, then mix well.
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Gradually add half of the water, stirring with a spoon until it begins to combine with the dry ingredients.
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Once all the water has been absorbed, add the salt and the remaining water, a little at a time.
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Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled work surface and knead vigorously until you have a smooth, even dough. At this stage it will still be quite sticky.
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Place the dough in a clean bowl, cover it and leave it to prove in a switched-off oven with the light on for 60–90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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Once the dough has proved, knock it back, then divide it into 100–120 g portions using a dough scraper or knife. Roll each portion on the work surface to form smooth balls.
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Lightly flour the work surface, then flatten one dough ball first with your fingertips and then with a rolling pin to form a disc.
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Spread Mutti Pasta Sauce with Leccino Olives over the centre of the disc, leaving a border around the edge. Add cheese, fold the dough into a half-moon shape and seal the edges well to prevent the filling from escaping.
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Transfer the pizza boat to a baking tray lined with baking paper, placing it seam-side down. Cut a slit along the centre to reveal the filling, gently pull it open with your hands and add a little more cheese.
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Repeat with the remaining dough, then lightly brush the pizza boats with oil and bake in a preheated conventional oven at 230°C for 10–15 minutes.
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Once baked, serve the pizza boats while still warm, garnished with a few fresh basil leaves.
Pizza night is an unmissable occasion, especially at the weekend. It’s the perfect time to gather around the table, share great food and enjoy each other’s company. But what if you could make it even more special with a creative twist on the classic pizza? These pizza boats capture all the irresistible flavour of authentic Italian pizza, yet they’re surprisingly easy to make at home using just a few simple ingredients and less than two hours of resting time. The result is a soft, light dough with a golden crust and a deliciously flavour-packed filling. What makes them truly special is Mutti Pasta Sauce with Leccino Olives. Rich, rustic and full of flavour, it brings the perfect balance of tomato and olives to every bite. For the filling, simply choose your favourite melting cheese, or opt for a plant-based alternative if you prefer. Either way, you’ll end up with a deliciously creamy centre that pairs perfectly with the freshly baked dough. Simple to make, packed with flavour and perfect for sharing, these pizza boats are sure to become an instant favourite.
For these homemade pizza boats we’ve kept the ingredients simple to let Mutti Pasta Sauce with Leccino Olives take centre stage. Rich, satisfying and full of character, it’s a sauce that doesn’t need much else to shine, delivering plenty of flavour in every bite. If you’d like to try something different, simply swap Mutti Pasta Sauce with Leccino Olives for another Mutti Pasta Sauce and enjoy a new flavour every time. Try Mutti Pasta Sauce with Grilled Vegetables for a rich Mediterranean twist, or Mutti Pasta Sauce with Basil for a fresh, fragrant version that’s a timeless favourite and always a crowd-pleaser.
