Minorcan-Style Pizza

Ingredients

In this adaptation, the traditional St. Louis-style pizza is transformed into a Minorcan delight. The original pizza is known for its thin crust and Provel cheese, while the Minorcan-Style Pizza features a thin and crispy crust topped with a zesty tomato sauce infused with Minorcan spices, slices of chorizo, roasted red peppers, and tangy goat cheese. The flavors are inspired by the bold and spicy characteristics of Minorcan cuisine, giving the pizza a unique twist. We alse have the original recipe for St. Louis-Style Pizza, so you can check it out.

• 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Minorcan spice blend 1 teaspoon Minorcan spice blend
• 4 ounces (113g) chorizo, thinly sliced 4 ounces (113g) chorizo, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (75g) roasted red peppers, sliced 1/2 cup (75g) roasted red peppers, sliced
• 4 ounces (113g) goat cheese, crumbled 4 ounces (113g) goat cheese, crumbled
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 30g, 4g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. 2.
   Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. 3.
   Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. 4.
   In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with the Minorcan spice blend.
5. 5.
   Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough.
6. 6.
   Arrange the chorizo slices and roasted red peppers on top of the sauce.
7. 7.
   Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the toppings.
8. 8.
   Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
9. 9.
   Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
10. 10.
    Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chorizo — If you prefer a milder flavor, you can use a less spicy variety of chorizo or substitute it with another type of cured sausage.
• Goat cheese — For a creamier texture, you can use a soft goat cheese instead of crumbled goat cheese.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes on top of the pizza before baking.
• If you prefer a spicier pizza, you can increase the amount of Minorcan spice blend in the tomato sauce.
• Experiment with different toppings such as sliced olives or caramelized onions to add your own twist to the Minorcan-Style Pizza.
• If you're short on time, you can use store-bought pizza dough for convenience.
• To achieve a crispier crust, preheat your baking sheet or pizza stone before placing the rolled-out dough on it.

Serving advice

Serve the Minorcan-Style Pizza hot, straight from the oven. Cut it into slices and enjoy it as a main course or as a delightful appetizer for sharing with friends and family.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, garnish the pizza with fresh basil leaves just before serving. The vibrant green color of the basil will add a pop of freshness to the dish.