Roasted Heirloom Tomato Pizza

Instructions

• 1

  To make the dough, place the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook, mix to combine. Add the oil and water, and mix on medium-low speed for 5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. (Alternatively, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the oil and water and mix until the dough comes together, add an extra tablespoon of water if necessary. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured countertop and knead for 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.)

• 2

  Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough doubles in size.

• 3

  Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured countertop and punch down to remove the excess air. Knead the dough into a smooth ball. Divide into three, 8¾-oz pieces.

• 4

  To make the topping, preheat the oven to 450°F. Arrange the heirloom and cherry tomatoes in a greased roasting pan in a single layer. Sprinkle with the thyme leaves, sugar and season with salt and pepper. Spoon over 2 tablespoons of the oil. Roast for 8-10 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to color but still hold their shape. Set aside to cool.

• 5

  To make the pizza, turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position and PREHEAT the pizza oven for 15 minutes.

• 6

  Roll out each piece of pizza dough to form a 9-inch round and place each on a 11-inch square piece of parchment paper.

• 7

  Prick the crusts with a fork or pizza docker.

• 8

  Spread 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil over each pizza crust. Divide the toppings evenly among the crusts.

• 9

  Select the CLASSIC crust setting.

• 10

  Transfer one of the pizzas (still on the parchment paper) to the hot pizza stone and close the lid. Cook for 2 minutes.

• 11

  Open the lid and quickly slide the parchment paper out carefully. Close the lid and cook for a further 7-8 minutes, or until browned. Monitor the cooking progress through the viewing window. Topping should be cooked and golden and crust crisp and brown.

• 12

  Open the lid carefully with oven mitt and transfer the pizza to a cutting board.

• 13

  Repeat with the remaining pizzas.

• 14

  Drizzle with extra olive oil, season with salt and pepper and garnish with basil leaves. Slice and serve.