My Kind-Of Traditonal Margherita Pizza

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix the passata, some basil leaves and crushed garlic in a small bowl and set aside to sit while you make the dough.

Step 2

Put the bread flour in a large mixing bowl and stir in the yeast and salt.

Step 3

Make a well in the middle and pour in the olive oil and 200ml of warm water. Mix until you have what will be a soft and fairly sticky dough.

Step 4

Liberally dust a clean bit of work surface with flour. Turn the dough out and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Put in a bowl and cover. Leave to rise in a fairly warm place for about 20 minutes.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 220°C / fan 200°C / 425°F.

Step 7

Stretch the dough out to cover a pizza tray and cover with a clean tea towel. Leave for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Spread the sauce over the base with the back of a spoon. Top with the mozzarella, a few basil leaves and any extras that you like and then sprinkle over the parmesan.

Step 9

Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden and the cheese is melted.