Makes
2 pizza bases
Prep Time
60 minutes
Cooking Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 7g packet (2 tsp) dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Method
STEP 1Combine yeast, warm water and sugar in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand in a warm place for 10 minutes or until small bubbles appear on the surface.
STEP 2
In a large bowl, combine sifted plain flour and salt. Pour in oil and yeast mixture and stir until a sticky dough has formed. Turn dough onto a well floured surface and knead for approximately 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
STEP 3
Place dough in a large greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes or until dough is doubled in size.
STEP 4
Knead the dough again, divide in half and roll out to form 2 x 20cm bases. Place onto lightly floured pizza or baking trays. Top with your favourite topping and bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Tips
Pizza dough can be made the day before, prepare to end of step 3, cover and refrigerate until ready to roll out. “00” plain flour is a good quality flour suitable for pizza and bread making.