Basic Pizza Dough Recipe

Ingredients (serves 6)
7g sachet dry yeast
1 tsp caster sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups plain flour
2 tbs olive oil

Method

1. Combine 3/4 cup lukewarm water, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl. Whisk to dissolve. Set aside in a warm place for 5 minutes or until bubbles appear on the surface.
2. Sift flour into a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and oil. Mix to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes or until elastic. Place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Stand in a warm place for 25 to 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
3. Use your fist to punch dough down. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
4. When dough is ready, top with favourite toppings then bake in a moderate oven or in the Multifunction Stone Bake Pizza Oven which features a pizza stone as well as a deep dish so you can have your base the way you like it.

Suggested toppings

• Ham and pineapple - an oldie but a goodie
• Bacon and egg - always an Aussie favourite
• Roasted vegies - Mediterranean delight
• Vesuvio - anchovies, capers, olives and spicy tomato sauce
• Meat lovers - bbq sauce, pepperoni, ham, bacon, ground beef and onion

Variations

• Use wholemeal flour entirely or half/half.
• Try spelt or gluten free flour.
• Add herbs to the dough (dried oregano, parsley, rosemary).
• Try different sauces - sweet chilli, tomato, hot salsa, barbecue.