My very first attempt at pizza-making. Got the recipe from some moms at a bookclub and decided that it didn't look too intimidating to try. Turned out better than I expected! Plus, it was real fast and easy. Originally intended for dave to be involved in the process. Well, he was kinda involved...he kept picking at the ham squares and finished a whole chunk before I could use 'em. Ok, to be fair he did help with the kneading of the dough a little. ANYWAY, turned out that I had the most fun making it and everybody else in the family had fun gobbling it all up! I shall consider this a small victory for my day :)
what goes in:
pizza base
plain flour, 375g
salt, 1tsp
sugar, 1T
yeast, 7g (i satchet)
olive oil, 2.5T
warm water, 235ml
suggested toppings
tomato paste
ham, cut into squares
chicken franks, sliced thinly
tasty cheddar, grated
basil leaves, fresh or dried
olives, black or green
onions, chopped finely
broccoli, chopped into small pieces
1. Mix oil and water into dry ingredients.
2. Knead for 15 minutes.
3. Cover with a damp cloth and stand for 30minutes. This allows dough to breath and rise.
4. Divide dough into 3 parts and roll out each to make a round piece.
5. Poke holes all over each rolled dough then spread tomato paste on top. Add a layer of cheese then place desired toppings. Finish with another layer of cheese to ensure ingredients adhere to dough when baked pizza is cut. sprinkle some dried or chopped basil if desired.
6. Preheat oven to 190 degress C. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve immediately while hot!
