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Lesson Plan Fusion Pizza | Σχέδιο Μαθήματος Fusion Πίτσα | Piano di lezione: Pizza Fusion (Cipriota – Stile Italiano con Halloumi)

Ingredients:

• 500g all-purpose flour1 tsp salt1 tsp sugar
•  1 tsp salt
•  1 tsp sugar
•  1 tbsp olive oil
•  1 packet (7g) dry yeast
•  300ml warm water
• 200g Halloumi (sliced)
•  1 medium red onion (sliced thin)
•  100g olives (pitted and sliced)
•  200g cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 small bunch of fresh coriander (chopped)
• Optional: chili flakes, garlic, or lemon zest for extra flavor.

Directions

1. NewMix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes to activate.
2.  Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add yeast mixture and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
3.  Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4.  Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Lightly fry Halloumi slices in olive oil until golden brown; set aside.
6.  Prepare the vegetables: slice onions, halve tomatoes, and chop coriander
7. Roll out dough on a floured surface to desired thickness. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
8.  Use a thin layer of tomato sauce or an olive oil and garlic mixture.
9.  Add Halloumi slices, onions, olives, and cherry tomatoes evenly.
10.  Sprinkle with coriander, a drizzle of olive oil, and optional seasonings like chili flakes.