Homemade Pizza

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Pizza Dough

600g Italian 00 flour

7g sachet dried yeast

2 teaspoons salt

30ml olive oil

50ml warm milk

320ml warm water

 

Method

1.   Place all the ingredients in mix master mixing bowl, (make sure the milk and water is warm not hot or you will kill the yeast).

2.   Mix until combined, then attach dough hook and leave on slow for 10 minutes to knead.

3.   Grease a large plastic bowl with olive oil.

4.   When 10 mins is up, lightly knead dough to form a ball, place in bowl sprinkle with flour and cover with cling wrap.

5.   Leave in a warm place covered with a light blanket or towel for 1 ½ hours to rise.

6.    After this time, dough is ready to use.

 

Sauce

1 tin crushed tomato or ½ bottle tomato

2 teaspoons crushed garlic

Salt & pepper to taste

1 teaspoon dried oregano (or fresh)

1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh)

Splash Balsamic vinegar (about 2 tablespoons)

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

 

Method

1.   Heat the oil in a small pot, gently fry the garlic, oregano, and salt & pepper until fragrant.

2.   Add the vinegar and cook off for a few seconds.

3.   Add the tomatoes and basil, mix well.

4.   Cook slightly covered for 20 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

5.   Cool and use on pizza.

(Can be used on pasta as well)

Anna Roumpanis