Delicious Homemade Pizza

There’s nothing quite like fresh, homemade pizza! Really delicious and have it just how you like it. A fab way of getting children involved in the kitchen.

Method:

For the pizza base

• Mix the yeast, salt and sugar in a clear bowl and add the lukewarm water. Leave this aside for 5 minutes, or until there is a 1-2cm layer of foam on top of the yeast mixture.
• Add the flour to a large mixing bowl, create a well in the centre of the flour, and pour in the oil and yeast mixture.
• Mix together until a thick dough forms. If the mixture is not thick enough, add more flour.
• Place the dough onto a floured surface, and knead thoroughly until the dough is smooth.
• Add the dough to an oiled bowl, and coat the top of the dough with a little oil.
• Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic, and leave the dough to rise for at least 30 minutes (preferably an hour).

Prepare the pizza

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan Assisted/400°F/Gas Mark 6
• Take a third (or half) of the pizza dough mixture and create a ball.
• Roll out the dough into a circle on a floured surface. For a fluffier pizza base, it should be approximately 1cm thick.
• If you have a pizza pan, transfer the pizza base onto the pan. Otherwise pop it onto a baking tray.
• Cover the base with an even layer of the tomato passata using the back of a spoon.
• Add your favourite toppings, and cover with the grated cheese.
• Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Note:

• Makes 2-3 pizzas, depending on the size.
• Top with whatever tickles your taste buds! Our favourites include minced beef and jalapeno, tuna and pepper, pepperoni, and chicken and sweetcorn.
• The best thing about pizza is that you decide how you want it and what you want on it!