Plain Pizza Base

Ingredients

• 4 cups plain flour
• 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Find a deep and wide mixing bowl, [Try not to do it on a flat surface such as counter top as it takes more time and can be quite messy. I usually use a wok as i have one:)] Add in the flour.

2. 2

   Add in yeast and just mix it lightly with the flour.

3. 3

   Add in water. To be on the safe side, do not add all, always leave a little in the cup and add more if necessary. Mix the mixture with hand until you knead it to a dough that does not stick to your hand.

4. 4

   Add the olive oil at this stage. You may substitute this with butter or margarine. It's to give the dough its nice golden brown colour when baked. Knead it for a minute.

5. 5

   Add the salt. It should be 1 flat teaspoon not heap. Knead it for 2 to 5 minutes.

6. 6

   You may also add ingredients at this stage such as rosemary, basil, cajun spice, etc and made it your unique pizza base.

7. 7

   Divide and roll to your desired thickness and size. Dust the working surface well with flour. Cover the unused portion to avoid drying out. [If you want to save the dough, divide and roll it tight as a ball, the wrap it with clear plastic film. Keep it in the freezer. I keep them for maximum 2 weeks. Before using it, let it thaw for 30min to an hour, It might get a bit sticky as it has all those water condension. Add a bit of flour and roll your dough.]

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 250 degree celcius.

9. 9

   Add your favourite ingredients and put in the oven to bake at 220 degree celcius for 10 minutes.