Perfect Pizza Base

7 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 7 g dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 34 cup warm water
  • 14 cup semolina

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine 3/4 cup warm water, yeast, sugar and salt in a jug.
  2. 2
    Whisk with a fork to dissolve.
  3. 3
    Cover with plastic wrap.
  4. 4
    Set aside in a warm place for 5 minutes or until bubbles appear on the surface.
  5. 5
    Sift flour into a bowl.Add semolina.
  6. 6
    Add yeast mixture and oil .
  7. 7
    Mix to form a soft dough (you may need more warm water).
  8. 8
    Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
  9. 9
    Knead for 10 minutes or until elastic.
  10. 10
    Place in a lightly greased bowl.
  11. 11
    Cover with plastic wrap.
  12. 12
    Stand in a warm place for 25 to 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
  13. 13
    Use your fist to punch dough down.
  14. 14
    Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
  15. 15
    Once you have toped you pizza put into oven in a pizza pan or stone for 20 minutes or until base and cheese is golden brown.

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