Vegetarian pizzas are not really different to any other pizzas, except for the toppings, but using whole wheat instead of bleached white flour changes the texture and gives a more substantial, slightly different kind of pizza. To make this a vegan pizza, substitute the cheddar cheese for a non-dairy cheese.This is just as good as a traditional pizza, but makes a healthy change - whole wheat bread is a far healthier alternative to refined breads and a good source of natural fiber.

This way of making pizza dough is actually a little faster than normal dough, but it needs cooking slightly differently to give the best results. It doesn’t need to be rolled out like normal pizza dough or left to rise for a long time. I have found that it works far better to bake this type of pizza in a baking tin with sides rather than a flat pizza stone or tray with no sides. I like to use a 9 inch round pie pan. This will make a deep, almost pie like pizza. Try it and taste the difference.

You will need:

• A sharp knife
• A cutting board
• A medium saucepan
• A round 9 inch pie pan
• A bowl
• A whisk

Ingredients:

• ½ lb whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of yeast
• 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
• 6 fl oz hot water
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Fresh ground black pepper

For the filling:

• 14 oz can tomatoes
• Olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 4 oz cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 small can anchovies, drained and washed
• 6 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

First, make the dough – In a jug, measure 6 fl oz of hot water (not boiling) and whisk in the sugar and yeast. Leave this until there is a frothy head. Now add the flour, salt and pepper and herbs I na bowl and add the yeast mixture. Mix to a smooth paste and knead into a dough. The dough should not stick to the sides of the bowl. If it does, add a little extra flour.