Home Made Pizza

Ingredients

• Half cup lukewarm water
• 2.5 teaspoon active dried yeast
• 4 Cup of bread flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoon clear honey
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing

 

Preparation method

1. Pour Half cup of the lukewarm water into a a cup and add in the yeast, salt and Honey. Stir to dissolve, then leave to rest for ten minutes.
2. Sift the flour into a large bowl. Stir the olive oil into the flour 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 ten 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 a plastic bag. Set aside in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
6. When the dough has doubled in size, remove the dough down. Remove from the bowl and knead again until smooth. Divide into five round balls and let the dough rest before shaping.
7. Place the dough in well-floured pizza tins or baking sheets, bake in a hot oven until the crust is firmed.