Deli Style Pizzas.

Deli Style Pizzas.

Serve 4-6.

Equipment:

Baking trays.

             Pizza base:

-325ml lukewarm water,

-1tsp caster sugar,

-1 1/2 tsp dried active yeast,

-3 tbsp olive oil.

Combine the ingredients in a bowl, stir well, leave to stand for 15 minutes.

-500g strong white flour,

-1 tsp sea salt.

Combine the above ingredients in a large bowl and leave aside.

When  

-yeast  is ready add to

-dry mixture,

Bring to a rough dough with your hand.

Tip on to a floured surface and knead to a smooth and elastic dough, around 5 minutes. (The dough is ready when it springs back when pressed with your finger)

Put the dough into an oiled bowl, cover, and leave to prove in a warm place for 2 hrs.

               Tomato sauce.

-1 chopped onion,

-1 clove garlic,

Stir fry together until the onions have softened and caramelised , add

-400g tinned or fresh tomatoes.

-sea salt/pepper.

-1tbsp soy sauce 

-fresh basil (optional)

Leave to simmer on low heat, until the sauce has thickened but still spreadable. Leave aside until needed.

Oven 230c fan forced, put baking trays in to preheat (around 10 minutes)

When ready, divide the dough into 3 equal pieces.

Roll each dough, on the greased foil, to a rough rectangle, 30x15cm.

Spread tomato sauce over the base.

Top with your choice of toppings.

Put on the pre baked trays.

Bake 15-20 minutes.

Extremely delicious.