Ingredients
Makes 4 pizzas
dough
salted caramel sauce
toppings
Method
- To make the dough, first combine the yeast, sugar, and water in a mixing jug. Leave for 10 minutes to ensure it’s active. If it’s frothy, it’s good to go. If not, start again.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt, then make a well in the centre. Stir through the yeast mixture to combine, then turn out onto a floured surface. Knead lightly into a ball, then return it back to bowl.
- Rub the top of the dough with a little olive oil to prevent it from drying out, then leave in a warm place for about 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the sweet bechamel sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, then stir through the flour to form a paste. Slowly add the plant-based milk, whisking continuously until thickened. Add the maple syrup and nutmeg (if using), then stir through. Set aside.
- To make the salted caramel sauce, melt the butter and sugar together in a small saucepan until it forms a thick sauce. Reduce the heat, then add the coconut cream and salt. Whisk together and allow to thicken slightly on low heat. Set aside.
- When ready to make your pizza, preheat the oven to its hottest setting.
- Knock the dough back (giving it a little punch to let the air out), then knead for 5 minutes on a floured surface. Roll it into a log, then divide it into 4 sections. Roll each section into a ball, then into a flat pizza base with a rolling pin.
- Spread a thin layer of the bechamel onto each pizza base. Top each with sliced figs, chocolate chips, and drizzles of caramel sauce.
- Cook in the oven for 10–15 minutes, depending on how hot your oven is.
- Just before serving, drizzle more caramel sauce over the pizza and grate some orange zest over the top. If you like, finish with hempseeds or pine nuts, then serve.
