Welsh lamb Pizza (UK)

Welsh lamb Pizza (UK)
Welsh lamb Pizza (UK)

Welsh lamb

Mint pesto sauce with lamb on a pizza? Sounds fantastic to me!

Carefully made, the below pizza has a luscious taste, coupled with a faultless scent to enjoy.

Make time to choose perfect toppings and complement them with the perfect crust for you and friends to enjoy a enjoyable feast.

If you crave Meat pizza with Mint Pesto pizza sauce you will welcome this one.

Making pizza at home can be a lot of fun for the whole family! One reason is that it allows you to get creative and experiment with different toppings and flavors. You can make a classic pepperoni pizza or get wild and try something more unique like a pizza with goat cheese and apricot.

Another reason is that it can be a great way to spend time with loved ones and bond over a shared activity. Gather everyone in the kitchen, assign different tasks and make pizza together, it could be a fun and delicious bonding experience. Additionally, making pizza at home can also save you money. You can buy ingredients in bulk and have them on hand for when the craving strikes, also you can make your own dough, which can save you a significant amount of money compared to ordering delivery every time you want pizza.

Lastly, pizza is a comforting and satisfying food, so being able to make it at home can give you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. So, next time you’re craving pizza, why not gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves and get ready to make some delicious pizza at home!

Pizza in UK

According to a study in 2021, the most popular family meals in homes throughout the UK are the traditional roast dinner, fish and chips, and you guessed it… pizza!

Take a look at some of the other pizzas from UK here.

Welsh lamb Pizza at a glance
Origin UK
Type Meat
Sauce Mint Pesto

Welsh lamb Pizza Recipe

We’ve put together a recipe for a mouthwatering home baked Welsh lamb Pizza that can be made either in your backyard pizza oven or on a pizza stone in your oven, just for you.

Preparation time
Dough 2 hours
Assembly 10 minutes
Baking 12-20 minutes

Welsh lamb Pizza Ingredients

Choose enough pizza toppings for the amount of pizzas you will be creating. The pizza sauce and dough ingredients below are designed for 3-4 pizzas, so add more or less, if required.

Welsh lamb Pizza

Simple Pizza dough

  • 2 tsps (7 g sachet) dried yeast
  • 1 cup (250 ml) luke-warm water
  • 400 g (2 2/3 cups) 00 or pizza flour
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 3 tbsps (1/4 cup) olive oil

Welsh lamb Pizza Toppings

Toppings used in this pizza recipe, are;

  • Lamb
  • Cheddar

Welsh lamb pizza recipe

Simple Tomato Pizza Sauce

  • 1 can (15oz/420g) tomatoes, whole or crushed
  • 1 can (6oz/170g) tomato paste
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1/4 a small onion
  • 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp salt

Want to try a different sauce? See our article on the different types of pizza sauces.

TIP

You can click on any of the tags at the bottom of this page, to find other pizzas besides Welsh lamb Pizza, that use that topping.

Homemade pizza dough

Pizza Dough Method

You can purchase a premade pizza base at your local shop or make your own dough following the simple steps below.

  1. Whisk the lukewarm water and yeast in a plastic or glass jug. Let mixture stand for five minutes.
  2. Add salt and flour in a large bowl. Create a hollow well in the middle and gently pour the liquid yeast mixture and oil.
  3. Using a spatula, or your hands, mix the dough really well until smooth. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for five minutes.
  4. Lightly oil a bowl, and place dough in it and cover with plastic wrap. Leave in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes to an hour, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for another 5 minutes or until smooth.
  6. Sprinkle a little flour on the bench before rolling to prevent dough from sticking.
  7. Divide the dough into balls, and roll out bases to desired size.

TIP: We have other dough recipes if you would like to try your hand at sourdough, poolish or more.

Simple Tomato Pizza Sauce

Tomato Pizza Sauce Method

You can make this tasty pizza sauce following the simple steps below, or you can purchase a pizza sauce at your local supermarket.

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Pizza sauce should be reasonably smooth.
  3. Let sit in the bowl for 5 minutes.
  4. Your pizza sauce is now ready to use.
  5. You can keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Don’t forget that you can always add salt and pepper to your liking for the best taste.

Welsh lamb recipe

Preparing Welsh lamb Pizza

Turn your oven on to 450-500 degrees or more and preheat for at least 30 minutes.

Spread out the dough in a rough circle, on a floured board or surface.

If you are using a baking pan, then create the pizza in that.

Open the sauce container, and start to spread the Mint Pesto. Spread the Mint Pesto around the whole base, taking care to leave a gap at edges.

Add the ingredients in size order, from large to small.

Cheese gets added last.

The toppings to add to this pizza are;

  • Lamb
  • Cheddar

I find this pizza good by itself, yet why not with another pizza variety?

Oven time

Put the Welsh lamb pizza on the middle shelf of the oven and set a timer for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, open the door and check the pizza.

This pizza should take approximately 15 minutes, however allow it to cook to personal taste.

Meat pizza

About Pesto

Originating during ancient Roman times from Genoa, Italy, Pesto is traditionally made with fresh Basil Leaves, crushed garlic, coarse salt, pine nuts and a hard cheese like Parmesan.
The Pesto name comes from the Genoese word ‘pestare’, which means ‘crush’ or ‘to pound’. It became popular among Genoa’s sailors, as garlic was known to ward off illnesses.

Pizza from UK

Pizza Tools

When making Welsh lamb Pizza, I always recommend that you use what you have available, without spending lots of money. My basic pizza tool list is…

Pizza Steel

Very similar to a pizza stone, a pizza steel is made of, you guessed it, steel. It’s a great modern method to heat pizza well in a normal oven.

Rubber Spatula

A quality rubber spatula really helps when it comes to scraping bowls and plates, etc.

Dough Mixer

Having a good dough mixer can make all the difference. You don’t want to be manually kneading forever, do you?

 

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Cheddar

Originating from the English village of Cheddar, Cheddar cheese is a natural off-white cheese made from Cow’s milk, that is fairly firm in texture. Young cheddar has a milder taste, which becomes sharper the longer it cures before consumption.

Cheddar is probably the most widely popular cheese on the planet, especially in Anglo-Saxon countries. The technique to make Cheddar is known as cheddaring, which is the cheesemaking style that results in a dense, layered texture.

Cheddar

Pizza Storage

Want to store some leftovers after your meal? Here are a few tips.

Can you freeze pizza?

You can freeze pizza for up to three months, however I’d suggest consuming it within the first few weeks, ideally.

Chill in the fridge

You can keep pizza in plastic wrap or a container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

How to reheat

There are many ways to reheat pizza. We cover seven of them in this article.

 

Meat Pizzas

Keen on seeing more than Welsh lamb pizza? We have plenty of other Meat pizza recipes to look at, as well. Enjoy!

 

Pizza making FAQ

Want to make great pizza at home? Here are some expert answers to some of the most Frequently asked questions.

Why pineapple belongs on pizza?

Pineapple belongs on pizza, in my personal opinion. It’s a weird debate which has enveloped the world. Each person has their own opinion. If you like it, eat it, if not, then don’t. Easy!

How much protein does pizza have?

Protein is an essential component of good health, and you should ensure that every meal has a protein source. The average pizza slice has 12 grams of protein, making it a good source for that day.

How much does a pizza weigh?

The heaviest part of pizza is the dough. Because most pizza toppings are light and used sparingly, they typically measure them in ounces. A typical large (12-inch) pizza will have a weight of approximately two pounds.

Welsh lamb pizza from UK

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