Ingredients :
DOUGH RECIPE
100ml "1/6pint" of warm water 1 part boiling, 2 parts cold.
1/2 level teaspoon sugar
1 level teaspoon yeast
112g "4ounce" plain flour and a little extra for your work surface
1/4level teaspoon. salt
TO TOP YOUR PIZZA
70g tomato purée
65g reduced fat mozzarella cheese
A pinch of black pepper
A sprinkle of dried oregano
Your favourite vegetables
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Pour the warm water, sugar and yeast into a mixing bowl and mix together, then
leave to stand for 15 minutes, or until a froth is on the surface
2. Sift the flour and salt into the mixing bowl and work all of the ingredients
together using your hands
3. When it is one ball, take out of the bowl and place on a flat, floury surface
4. Fold and push the dough with the heel of your palm until it no longer sticks to
your hand this can be hard work! So ask for help if you get tired
5. The dough should be smooth and silky. Place it in a clean bowl, cover with a
damp tea towel and leave in a warm place for about an hour
6. Pre heat oven to 210°C fan oven ,This is the perfect time to select and
prepare your toppings ,we have some great tips in ‘Extra Ingredients.
BACK TO YOUR DOUGH
7. Your dough should now have doubled in size. Take it out of the bowl and
place on a floury surface, then push your fist hard into the dough, turn it over
and repeat
8. Then, using a floury rolling pin, roll the dough out into a circular shape so that
it is 9” in diameter
9. Now place your pizza base onto a baking tray, making sure any flour is tapped
away
CREATE YOUR PIZZA
10. Spread some tomato purée evenly over your base
11. Then scatter your toppings over your base you can get creative by making a
smiley face or pattern
12. Evenly sprinkle your cheese remember, don’t put too much on, as this makes
it hard for the dough to cook all the way through
13. Add a pinch of black pepper and, finally, a pinch of oregano
14. Place pizza into the oven and cook for 22
minutes, or until the cheese is
bubbling and the base is crisp and golden brown
15. Ask an adult to remove the pizza from the oven, leave to one side on a plate for
a few minutes as it will be very hot""
