Homemade and Foolproof Pizza Recipe

Method

• 1)

  Preheat your oven to 220C.

• 2)

  If using a pizza stone, place it now in the oven in the upper part of the oven and preheat it for a minimum of 20min, ideally 30.

• 3)

  Place the yeast, sugar and warm water in a small bowl, let it foam (about 5min).

• 4)

  Next, in the bowl of your food processor and using the dough hook, place the flour, salt and oil.

• 5)

  Mix on low-medium speed before slowly adding in the water-yeast mixture.

• 6)

  Knead on medium speed for 5-8min until the dough is smooth and springy.

• 7)

  Transfer into an oiled bowl, cover and let it proof for 45min to an hour- until doubled in size.

• 8)

  Form into balls of your size preference, and using floured fingers on a floured surface, spread into a circular shape.

• 9)

  Spread some tomato sauce and sprinkle cheese on top.

• 10)

  Carefully transfer to the stone or otherwise bake on an inverted baking sheet.

• 11)

  Cook until the cheese is melted and the sides of the dough are nice and golden.