Delicious, homemade pizza made to order!
For the dough itself I usually use this Mary Berry recipe below with a few modifications.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/caramelised_onion_goats_96877
The dough freezes very well so I like to make it in large batches for convenience. Generally the following quantities will be enough for 10 pizzas:
Ingredients:
1.5kg strong white flour
1 pk / 7g fast action dried yeast
5 small garlic cloves, crushed
6 tbsp olive oil
Approx 1litre lukewarm water
Method:
- Mix the flour, yeast and garlic together in a large bowl.
- Add the water and begin to mix together. While the dough is still craggy, add the oil.
- Turn out onto a floured work surface and knead for 5-10mins until a smooth dough forms. You might need to add slightly more flour / water to acheive desired consistency. The dough should be wet enough to form a smooth dough but not so wet that it sticks to your hands once kneaded.
- Transfer dough to a large oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Allow dough to prove in a warm place for 1-1h30m
- After proving, knock the dough back and transfer to a floured work surface.
- Knead again briefly and separate into 10 equal sized dough balls.
- LOOSELY wrap each in a large square of cling film and allow to prove again in a warm place for 30mins. At this point I would FREEZE any dough I didn't want to use immediately. GENTLY secure the loose cling film at the edges and trasfer to the freezer. Minimal handling will maintain the air inside the dough. Before use, defrost thoroughly and I usually find it easier to work with at room temperature.
- On a floured work surface flatten the dough into roughly a 10" pizza shape and transfer to baking parchment/paper.
- Add any toppings you like!
- With the baking paper directly on the oven shelf bake at 240C fan for approx 5-6mins or to preference.
Enjoy!!
If you'd like to try this recipe and there's anything you're unsure of please ask - I'm more than happy to troubleshoot any problems :-)