Homemade Pizza

Makes 4 medium pies (freeze half)

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, whisk dried yeast and sugar into the warm water. Leave for 10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

2. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the centre.

Step 3

3. Whisk yeast mixture again and pour into the well, followed by the olive oil.

Step 4

4. Mix altogether with a spoon and then use your hands until the dough comes together.

Step 5

5. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until dough is smooth, shiny and elastic (it shouldn’t be sticky at all).

Step 6

6. Shape the dough into a ball and leave to rest (covered) for about 15-20 minutes.

Step 7

7. Meanwhile, heat up crushed tomatoes together with olive oil in a pan. Simmer and add tomato paste, sugar and spices. Leave to cool and blend using a hand-blender if a smoother consistency is desired.

Step 8

8. Once dough has rested, form two balls. Using a rolling pin, roll each ball as thin as you can and place on a baking sheet lightly sprayed with olive oil.

Step 9

9. Top with tomato sauce, cheese and any desired toppings, drizzle with a little olive oil.

Step 10

10. Bake in a pre-heated oven set to 230°C (regular top/ bottom setting) for 10-12 minutes.