Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

• • 500g strong bread flour
• • 7g dried yeast
• • 1 tsp salt
• • 1 tbsp olive oil
• • 325ml warm water
• • 400g canned crushed tomatoes
• • 1 clove garlic, minced
• • 250g fresh mozzarella, torn
• • Basil leaves
• • Extra virgin olive oil, to serve

Method

1. Combine the flour, yeast and salt in a bowl. Add the olive oil and warm water and mix to a dough.
2. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then rest in an oiled bowl, covered, for 1 hour until doubled.
3. Heat oven to its highest setting with a pizza stone or tray inside.
4. Mix the crushed tomatoes with the garlic and a pinch of salt.
5. Divide the dough into 4 and roll out thinly. Top each with tomato sauce and torn mozzarella.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
7. Top with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.