Pizza dough

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add the sugar to the warm water and stir, once dissolved, add the yeast and stir it in thoroughly, set it aside until it activates.

Step 2

Add the salt to the flour and mix together.

Step 3

Once activated, add the water to the stand mixer bowl, followed by the oil, add the flour and salt to the bowl, start the machine on first speed, and using the dough hook knead for 10 minutes.

Step 4

If you are kneading this recipe by hand, add all of the ingredients to a bowl and partially mix it all together, tip it out onto your worktop and knead the dough for 10 minutes, then carry on with recipe.

Step 5

Turn out the dough from the mixer, and form it into a ball, place it into a lightly oiled bowl, cover the bowl, and let it rise for a minimum of 1 hour in a warm draft-free spot, the dough should at least double in size (this may take longer depending on the temperature of your kitchen)

Step 6

After the first proof, divide the dough into 2 equal pieces, and form them into balls.

Step 7

Place one of the doughballs in a lightly oiled plastic container and allow to proof for 45 minutes.