Tonno

Name: Tonno
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian Menu
Ingredients: Fresh Yeast — 20g; Sugar — 2 tbsp; Salt — 1 tsp; Warm Water — 500ml; Olive Oil — 6 tbsp; Plain Flour — 900g; Tomato Purée — 400g; Oregano — 1 tsp; Parsley — 1 tsp; Sweet Paprika — 1 tsp; Salt — 1 tsp; Black Pepper — ½ tsp; Kashkaval Cheese — 100g; Mozzarella Cheese — 200g; Canned Tuna — 200g; Red Onion — 1; Oregano — To taste

A celebrated staple of Italian coastal cuisine, fresh yellowfin tuna steaks are lightly seared over high heat to achieve a delicate crust while keeping the centre tender, rosy, and melt-in-the-mouth. Drizzled with fruity extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt, each succulent bite delivers a rich, savoury depth beautifully balanced by a refreshing burst of Mediterranean citrus.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes

Servings: 4 to 8

Notes:

Kashkaval or string cheese strips can be folded into the edges of the dough to create a stuffed crust.

Canned tuna in olive oil or brine can be used based on personal preference.

Capers or pitted black olives can be added alongside the red onions for added briny depth.

Store-bought pizza dough or instant dry yeast can be substituted for fresh yeast to save preparation time.

Prepare the Pizza Dough
In a large bowl, crumble the fresh yeast and dissolve in warm water with the sugar and salt. Stir in the olive oil and flour, then knead thoroughly for 10 minutes until smooth. Cover and allow to rise for 30 to 60 minutes until doubled in size.

Mix the Pizza Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the tomato purée, oregano, parsley, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring well until smooth and fully blended.

Shape and Stuff the Base
Divide the risen dough into 4 equal portions and stretch one portion out into a round base on a floured surface. Place strips of cheese along the outer perimeter and fold the edge of the dough over to seal the crust, then transfer onto a sprayed baking tray.

Top and Bake
Spread an even layer of tomato sauce over the base, sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese, then scatter flaked tuna fish and sliced red onions across the surface. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 10 minutes until golden brown, then sprinkle with dried oregano before serving.