Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat your Fornetto oven to 200 C / 400 F and maintain the heat.
2. 2
   Combine yeast, sugar and 2 tablespoons of warm water and set aside in a warm place for approximately 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Place flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
4. 4
   Add remainder of water to yeast and whisk through.
5. 5
   Add yeast mixture to flour mix and combine thoroughly to form a rough ball.
6. 6
   Add small quantity of flour if your mixture is too wet.
7. 7
   Turn out onto a lightly-floured board and knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
8. 8
   Place tablespoon of olive oil in a clean bowl, coat dough all over and cover with clean tea towel and put aside for 1-2 hours allowing the dough to double in size.
9. 9
   Place dough back onto floured board and knead a few times.
10. 10
    For thin base pizzas divide your dough into 4 parts.
11. 11
    Shape each 1/4 into a round ball.
12. 12
    Take one ball of dough; keep others covered so they don't dry out.
13. 13
    Use a small amount of flour to dust the rolling surface and the rolling pin, to prevent dough sticking. Roll out to required size. (about 30 cm / 12 in)
14. 14
    Place on pizza stone or tray and add your favorite topping - remember not to overdo it.
15. 15
    If you use a pizza paddle leave the base on your surface, you can slide it under after all toppings are on the base.