Pizza Night!!

Thursday night has become quite a ritual in my house. I cook something easy but nice and by 5:30 we are sat in front of the TV watching Dexter. It 's a tradition that I'm going to miss in a few weeks when the show comes to an end!

OK off track a little but last night it seemed like a nice night for home made pizza! I always have bases stored in my freezer for that quick easy meal but nothing beats home made bases and the kids rather enjoy creating their own toppings as well!

Pizza is quick and easy and although this recipe gave me sore arms I enjoyed kneading something out of nothing.

Tonight's creation saw me add Nando marinated chicken with Salami, Pepperoni, Feta and any type of tomatoes I could pick from my plants ;)

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Makes

3 pizza bases

Ingredients

• 375ml (1 1/2 cups) warm water
• 2 tsp (7g/1 sachet) dried yeast
• Pinch of caster sugar
• 600g (4 cups) plain flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil, plus extra for brushing

Method

1. Combine the water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes or until foamy. Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the yeast mixture and oil. Use a round-bladed knife in a cutting motion to mix until the mixture is combined. Use your hands to bring the dough together in the bowl.
2. Brush a bowl lightly with oil. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in the prepared bowl and turn to coat in oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draught-free place to rise for 30 minutes or until dough doubles in size.

My overall judgement was this is not the best base I have created but maybe I hadn't mastered it yet! It was still very nice although I think I'll try a new recipe next time.