Many years ago, when I made pizza with mushrooms for the first time, it turned up soggy and the base remained just like a wet dough! The only reason for this disaster was due to the fact that I haven’t prepared the mushrooms. I used them fresh and I just sliced them and topped my pizza with lots of them.

For best results and taste, the mushrooms will need to be dried off and this step only takes just a few minutes.

What you need

• 450 grams mushrooms (portabello  or chestnut)
• pinch of salt
• one large non stick frying pan

How to Dry out Mushrooms

1. Peel and wash the mushrooms.

2. Thinly slice the mushrooms.

3. Heat a non stick frying pan over medium heat and add one layer of sliced mushrooms.

4. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes or until the the mushrooms have dried out and are lightly browned.

5. Set aside on a plate and continue to cook another layer of mushrooms.

6. Repeat until all mushrooms are done. Remove from heat and leave to cool.