In a small bowl mix the warm water with the sugar and yeast and leave to rest for 10 minutes to allow the yeast will activate – when the yeast has activated the mixture should be foamy and there should be small bubbles forming at the top
In a large bowl add the flour, salt, olive and the yeast mixture then mix until combined before transferring to the worktop and kneading for a further 8-10 minutes
Oil the bowl and transfer the dough into it then cover the dough with clingfilm and leave to rest for at least 1 hour to allow it to rise – preferably overnight to allow the yeast to ferment and create more flavour
When the dough has proofed flour the worktop sparingly and transfer the dough on then kneed for 2-3 minutes
Split the dough into two equal parts and create a smooth ball with each part – at this point it is also a good time to turn on the oven 200°C (400°F) gas mark 6 to allow it to preheat
With each dough ball use your hands to press down and outwards to create a circular base – do not use a rolling pin as this will push all the air out giving a tough base
Transfer the pizza bases onto 12-inch pizza pans
Use a ladle to spread the pizza sauce leaving approximately 1cm around the edge to create a crust then add the cheese – if you would like to add more toppings then add them on top of the cheese now
Bake at the top of the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown
Serve with crispy French fries and enjoy!
Latest comments (5)
Why on earth do you need such a long web page to describe a simple cheese and tomato pizza. Endless drivel.
Thanks for your feedback. I understand that the description might seem lengthy. Feel free to skip to the recipe directly if you prefer a more concise version. Enjoy your pizza!
I’m going to try thus today insha Allah
I hope you enjoy it! Let me know how the pizza turns out for you 🙂
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