lauttimur.com - Sardine pizza is a type of pizza that features sardines as one of its main toppings. Sardine pizza typically includes a base of pizza dough, a sauce (such as tomato sauce or olive oil), cheese (often mozzarella), and a variety of toppings, with sardines being the key ingredient. The flavor profile of sardines is rich and slightly briny, and they can add a unique umami taste to the pizza. This type of pizza is known for its bold and distinct flavors, and it's a favorite among those who appreciate seafood and want to explore non-traditional pizza toppings.

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Here's a sardine pizza recipe you could try:

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 can of sardines in olive oil, drained
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon capers
• Fresh basil leaves, torn
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for brushing

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Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the pizza dough package (usually around 425°F or 220°C).
2. Roll out the pre-made pizza dough on a floured surface according to the package instructions to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. Brush a thin layer of olive oil over the dough to prevent it from becoming soggy.
5. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
6. Sprinkle about half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
7. Place the drained sardines evenly over the cheese.
8. Add the thinly sliced red onion and capers.
9. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake according to the pizza dough package instructions, usually around 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Once the pizza is out of the oven, sprinkle torn fresh basil leaves over the top.
13. Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious sardine pizza made with pre-made pizza dough! Feel free to adjust the toppings and quantities to suit your preferences.

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