This is what my older son makes when we make pizza for supper, there is always extra dough and this is so easy to make that it's almost a sin not to make it. It's just lovely.
Pizza Dough
You can buy ready made dough or pizza bases but it is so easy to make your own that once you do it you will never buy ready made again. There are a few things that make all the difference when making dough. One is the flour you use, you need a strong baker's flour (plain flour with a high protein level), I use Molini Pizzuti fine Italian "00" flour (available at most supermarkets). The other thing that I found makes quite a difference is the tray you bake on, a preheated pizza stone would be ideal alternatively I use a pizza crisper (pan with little holes in the bottom).
Basic Pizza Dough
1kg plain flour
10g salt
10g sugar
20g dry yeast or 40g fresh yeast
660ml cold water
10ml vegetable/olive oil (optional)
NOTE - I divide the dough recipe in half and it makes more than enough for us (2 adults and 2 children).
As I don't like sticky fingers I use my mechanical mixer to make dough, and if you do use a mixer you have to use a dough hook. Add the liquids to the bowl first followed by the dry ingredients. Good dough can be made in about 10 minutes this way. Be careful not to over mix the dough as it will become a sticky mess, the dough should be firm and smooth.
Once the dough has been made you divide the dough into individual balls ( a 200g ball of dough will make a 25cm/10 inch pizza). Make round balls of dough using the palms of your hands, weigh and cover them with plastic wrap (or you can cover with a clean tea towel). Let the dough balls rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Once rested (you will notice an increase in size) you can roll the dough on a floured surface to the desired shape and size.
Place on pizza baking tray and bake in a preheated oven 220 degC for 10 - 15 Minutes. For savory pizza pile on the toppings before baking.
Topping
Spread Nutella hazelnut spread over hot pizza, add sliced strawberries and sprinkle with icing sugar - enjoy.
Other sweet toppings - Caramel and banana, Toasted nuts and toffee.
Serve with whipped cream and or ice cream
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