ITALIAN: How to make your own home-made pizza just the way you like it!
Over 2 hours preparation time
10-30 minutes cooking time
If you make the dough the day before, the rest is quick and easy. The result - authentic pizza with a thin, crisp base!
250-350ml/8¾-12¾fl oz lukewarm water
1 tablespoon active dried yeast
550g/1lb 3½oz strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
½ tablespoons clear honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing.
1. Pour 150 ml/ 5¼fl oz of the water into a bowl and sprinkle over the yeast. Stir to dissolve, then leave to rest in a warm place for 10 minutes.
2. Sift the flour, salt and pepper into a large bowl. Stir the honey and olive oil into the yeast mixture until well combined.
3. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture, mixing to form a soft and slightly sticky dough. Add enough of the remaining water, little by little, until you have achieved the correct consistency.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and lightly flour your hands. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it is smooth and pliable.
5. Lightly oil a large bowl - it should be big enough to allow the dough to double in size. Put the dough inside and cover with cling film. Set aside in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
6. When the dough has doubled in size, remove the cling film and punch the dough down. Remove from the bowl and knead again until smooth. Divide into 5 round balls and let the dough rest before shaping.
7. To shape the dough, lift a ball of dough onto a lightly floured work surface and lightly flour the top. Flatten the dough with your fingers before picking it up and slapping it onto your work surface. Repeat this a couple of times. Now drape the dough gently over your clenched fist and stretch it gently from the outside rim.
8. Place the dough in well-floured pizza tins or baking sheets, top with your choice of topping (be adventurous here!) and bake in a hot oven until the topping is melted and the edges are crispy.
Your pizza is now ready to eat! Mmmm..
origamiaround
yousharknotpass
theartofmadeline
turnnoffyourmind
2087