Pizza Express Margherita

About This Recipe

Instructions

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   1 Preheat the oven to 230°C.

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   2 Add the sugar and crumble the fresh yeast into warm water.

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   3 Allow the mixture to stand for 10 – 15 minutes in a warm place (we find a windowsill on a sunny day works best) until froth develops on the surface.

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   4 Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl, make a well in the middle and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.

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   5 Lightly flour your hands, and slowly mix the ingredients together until they bind.

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   6 Generously dust your surface with flour.

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   7 Throw down the dough and begin kneading for 10 minutes until smooth, silky and soft.

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   8 Place in a lightly oiled, non-stick baking tray (we use a round one, but any shape will do!) 9 Spread the passata on top making sure you go to the edge.

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   10 Evenly place the mozzarella (or other cheese) on top, season with the oregano and black pepper, then drizzle with a little olive oil.

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    11 Cook in the oven for 10 – 12 minutes until the cheese slightly colours.

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    12 When ready, place the basil leaf on top and tuck in!.

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