Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons dried yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 13 cup water
  • 1 12 cups flour
  • 25 g butter, softened
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 12 cup sultana
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 30 g butter
  • 1 12 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 medium green apple
  • 1 medium red apple
  • 2 teaspoons butter, melted
  • whipping cream, whipped

Method

  • To make the base:- Combine yeast, sugar and water in a small bowl.
  • Stand bowl covered with plastic wrap, in a small place for 10 minutes until the mixture is foamy.
  • Sift flour into a large bowl and make a well in centre.
  • Add yeast mixture, butter and egg; mix with a knife to a soft dough.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place in a oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap; stand in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • To Make Topping:- Peel, core the apples and cut into slices.
  • Combine sultanas and brandy in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Melt butter in pan, add ginger; stir to combine.
  • Add water and maple syrup; cook over a low heat for 4 minutes until thickened slightly.
  • Cool.
  • Preheat oven to 210C.
  • Brush a 30cm round pizza tray with melted butter.
  • Knead dough again for 1 minute, roll out to a 26cm round.
  • Place onto prepared tray tuck edges under to form a rim.
  • Drain sultanas, sprinkle over base.
  • Arrange apple slice over the base, drizzle with syrup.
  • Brush rim of base with a little melted butter.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until crust is golden brown.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream.