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First, make the dough.
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Place the flour, dried yeast, sugar and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment.
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Add the tepid water and oil and mix on low speed until combined.
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Knead the dough at this speed for approximately 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
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Remove the bowl from the mixer, cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until the dough doubles in size, approximately 30 minutes.
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Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a lightly floured surface.
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Knead for 30 seconds until the dough is its original size.
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Shape the dough into a ball, and press lightly to flatten.
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Now make the caramelised onions.
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Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over low heat.
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Add the onions and salt and cook for 1520 minutes until softened.
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Stir frequently to prevent them from browning.
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When the onion is cooked and lightly golden, stir in the sugar and vinegar.
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Continue to cook over low heat for a further 510 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sticky and caramelised.
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Now do the rest.
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Preheat the oven to 180C.
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Line a baking tin with baking paper.
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Toss in the pumpkin cubes with enough oil to lightly coat.
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Roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
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Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
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Saute the spinach in a frying pan over high heat for 12 minutes until wilted, leave to cool, then use your hands to squeeze dry.
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In a large bowl combine the ricotta, parmesan, eggs and salt and pepper.
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Fold through the pumpkin, spinach and 125g of the caramelised onions.
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Line a baking tray with baking paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out enough pizza dough so that you have a base 40cm round and 5mm thick.
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Transfer the rolled dough to the prepared tray.
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Spread the ricotta mix over the pizza dough leaving a 5cm border.
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Gather the edge of the dough and drape back over the filling to create a ruffled look.
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Bake for 4045 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
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Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
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This is delicious served hot or at room temperature.
