Homemade Pizza

Ingredients

FOR THE DOUGH

• 500g bread flour
• 5g salt
• 7g dry yeast
• 325ml warm water
• 1/4 tsp sugar

FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE

• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• a good glug of olive oil
• 1 can of whole tomatoes

Method

1.  In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. In a bowl, combine the yeast, water and sugar. Set aside for a few minutes until the mixture starts to foam at the top. Once ready, pour the mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a whisk at the start, then use your hands to form a dough. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface, and knead for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth. Cover with a tea towel for about 30 minutes.
2. Add a good glug of olive oil to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Purée the canned tomatoes then place in the pan along with the garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture come to a bubble, then reduce the heat and let simmer. (this will make quite a bit of sauce, but you can save the rest for leftovers)
3. When the dough has doubled in size, half it so that you’re left with two separate pieces. Working with one half at a time, roll out the dough into a pizza shape, trying to get it as thin as possible.
4. Place a large baking tray upside down in the oven at 430 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Very carefully remove the tray from the oven and lightly sprinkle with semolina flour. Place the rolled out pizza dough on top and begin adding the toppings. Cook in the oven on the tray for 10 minutes. Remove from the tray and cook on the rack for 5 minutes.