Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 teaspoons 1 sachet dried yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 4 cups plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (plus extra for brushing)

Instruction

  • To proof the yeast, combine the water, yeast and sugar in your mixer bowl and leave to the side for 5 minutes or until you can see the yeast is foamy and active.
  • Add in the oil.
  • Get out your dough hook and attach to your mixer
  • Whisk together the flour and salt in a large bowl, turn your mixer onto low and start adding the flour, slowly, into the yeast mixture until the dough forms a ball around the dough hook.
  • Keeping the mixer on low, let it knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it's elastic and smooth. Add in a bit of flour if it's too sticky, the dough should just barely stick to your hands when it's ready.
  • Place the dough into an oiled bowl, turn it so that all surfaces are oiled and cover it up with tea towels or plastic wrap.
  • Place in a warm, draft free area and let it rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Punch the dough down and then divide the dough into three pieces and roll each out into a pizza sized circle. Or use this to make one monster family sized pizza.
  • Preheat your oven to 450 °F. 
  • Sprinkle cornmeal on your pizza stone or baking sheet. Place the pizza crust on top and let rise for another 10 minutes. 
  • Cook the crust for 5 minutes and then remove. Place your pizza sauce and toppings on top. 
  • Return to the oven and cook for another 10-12 minutes until the crust is well browned and the toppings are hot and the cheese melted.
  • Remove, let sit for a few minutes then serve and enjoy.