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Basic pizza crust
Ingredients
15
g
dried yeast
20
g
caster sugar
20
g
salt
250
g
lukewarm water
1
tbs
olive oil
425
g
approx 3 cups bakers grade plain flour
Instructions
Combine yeast, sugar, salt, water and oil in a bowl, whisk to combine. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes utnil bubble start to appear on surface.
Transfer to a large bowl, add the flour and bring together in the bowl with your hands.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place into a bowl, cover and stand in a warm place until doubled in size.
Knock the dough down. Use about 1/3 of the dough for each pizza. Knead on a floured surface until smooth. Roll out until 5mm thick.
Place onto a very hot pre-heated pizza stone and add toppings.
Cook for 6-8 minutes or until base is golden and crisp.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Masterchef Australia