How do I bake a gold leaf seafood pizza?

Dive into the flavors of the sea with our 'Gold Leaf Seafood Pizza' recipe! Discover the luxurious twist to your favorite crustaceans and fish.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake a gold leaf seafood pizza. Items include: flour salt sugar instant yeast warm water butter garlic clove seafood mix (shrimp, scallops, squid) marinara sauce or pizza sauce shredded mozzarella cheese gold leaf flakes

flour 2 cups
salt 1 teaspoon
sugar 1 tablespoon
instant yeast 2 teaspoons
warm water 3/4 cup
butter 2 tablespoons
garlic clove 1
seafood mix (shrimp, scallops, squid) as per preference
marinara sauce or pizza sauce as needed
shredded mozzarella cheese as desired
gold leaf flakes a few delicate flakes

Take note
Caution: Eating this pizza may result in uncontrollable cravings and longing for the open ocean. Proceed with caution if you're allergic to scrumptious seafood.

1

Prepare the pizza dough

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of instant yeast. Slowly mix in 3/4 cup of warm water until the dough comes together. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

2

Roll out the pizza dough

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness. Don't be afraid to get creative with your crust!

3

Prepare the seafood topping

In a large pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for a minute. Toss in a mix of your favorite seafood such as shrimp, scallops, and squid. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the seafood is cooked and tender.

4

Spread the sauce and top the pizza

Brush the rolled-out dough with your favorite marinara sauce or pizza sauce. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Then, evenly distribute the sautéed seafood over the cheese.

5

Bake the gold leaf seafood pizza

Carefully place the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden and the cheese is bubbly. Keep an eye on it to prevent any treasure from burning!

6

Add a touch of luxury

Once the pizza is out of the oven, add a touch of extravagance by placing a few delicate gold leaf flakes on top. These edible gold flakes will make your pizza shine like the sun on the open sea!

7

Serve and enjoy

Slice the golden masterpiece into wedges and serve it hot to your crew of hungry pizza enthusiasts. This unique seafood pizza will have everyone craving a taste of the sea.