Pizza

Updated at: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:46:44 GMT

Step 1

For the dough, mix the flours, yeast and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add the water, mixing well to form a soft dough. Turn the dough out on to a floured work surface and knead for about five minutes, until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a clean bowl, cover with a damp tea towel and leave to rise for about 1½ hours, or until doubled in size (ideally leave it overnight). When the dough has risen, knock it back (punch the air out), then knead again until smooth. Roll into a ball and set aside for 30 minutes to I hour, or until it doubles in size again. The time it takes to prove will depend on the temperature in your kitchen; the warmer the place, the quicker the prove

Step 2

Mean while, prepare the topping. Pass the tomato through a vegetable mill. Add the oregano, oil and garlic season with salt and pepper and set aside. Alternatively put the ingredients into a mini food processor and blend until smooth.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 250°C / fan 230°C / gas 9. Divide the dough into four balls and roll each out on a lightly floured work surface until 20 - 30cm in diameter and about 5mm thick. Spread the tomato sauce all over each pizza base. Cut or tear the mozzarella in rough slices and finish with basil leaves and some shavings of the Grana Padano. Lightly flour a baking sheet(s) with o0' flour. Bake the pizzas (you will have to cook them in batches) for about 8- 10 minutes,

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