Pizza Express

Directions

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   Pour the warm water, sugar and yeast into a mixing bowl and mix together, then leave to stand for 10-15 minutes.
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   Sift the flour and salt into the mixing bowl and work all of the ingredients together using your hands
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   When it is one ball, take out of the bowl and place on a flat, floury surface
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   Fold and push the dough with the heel of your palm until it no longer sticks to your hand
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    The dough should be smooth and silky.
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    Place it in a clean bowl, cover with a damp tea towel and leave in a warm place for about an hour
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    Pre-heat oven to 220/200C fan oven or gas mark 7 This is the perfect time to select and prepare your toppings
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    Your dough should now have doubled in size.
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    Take it out of the bowl and place on a floury surface, then push your fist hard into the dough, turn it over and repeat
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    Then, using a floury rolling pin, roll the dough out into a circular shape so that it is 9 in diameter
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    Now place your pizza base onto a baking tray, making sure any flour is tapped away
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    CREATE YOUR PIZZA!
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    with whatever ingredients you want
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    Place pizza into the oven and cook for 20 minutes