Valentine's Treat-zza

I am not a stranger to putting a lot of love into my culinary creations and I am pleased to see the labour of love is not lost on my daughter Larkin. For Valentine's Day she created this delectable, heart-shaped pizza. I might also call it Democratic Pizza as everyone had a say in what kind of topping they wanted. Simon called for bacon, I called for roasted garlic and red peppers while Larkin carmelized the yummiest red onions. Food sensitivities opted for goat cheese instead of mozzarella and a deliciously nutty spelt crust in place of wheat. Baked on Simon's clay pizza stone, the use of spelt imparts a wholesome taste and lovely texture to the crust. 

To make this crust simply combine in a glass measure:
2/3 cups of warm water
1 tsp of honey or evaporated cane sugar
1/2 tbsp of olive oil.
1 1/2 tsps of quick-rising yeast    
Let stand for 10 minutes.

In a separate bowl combine: 
2 cups organic spelt flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp of salt
Add 2 tbsp of whole or ground flax seeds if desired.

Add water and yeast combination and knead until uniform and smooth.

Stretch out onto a clay pizza stone or pan, covered with parchment paper

Bake at 425 F for about 7-10 minutes or until very lightly browned. 

Remove from oven and add all desired toppings. Replace to the oven and

bake until toppings, cheese and crust are golden brown.

Enjoy 

And what would Valentine's Day be without some cheeky antics?

Photo by my Valentine Simon