Friday night has always been pizza night in my house. My husband started making his own dough a few years ago, and we have never looked back since!
It's thin-based, crispy, and soooo tasty, especially compared to the store bought bases. I actually cannot tell you how different this is from the normal pizza bases you can buy. It is TASTTTY! and so easy to make.
Here's how. Don't forget that you will need at least an hour to let the dough rise.
Add the sugar and yeast to the warm water, stir vigorously and let sit for twenty minutes or so.
You can see the directions from left to right in the image below:
In a large bowl, sift your flour and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour, and SLOWLY add the warm water mixture, stirring as you go. Once all the flour has been incorporated, you will have a wet dough.
On a floured surface, roll the dough into a large, pliable ball. Knead until elastic and set aside, in a cool place, covered with a tea towel to rise, for at least an hour.
After your dough has risen, lay it out on the floured surface. You can roll out a palm sized ball per pizza, and then, with a rolling pin, roll out your base to be as thin as you like it. I like it paper thin, and I think this recipe definitely calls for that.
Preheat your oven to 230'C.
Ensure your ingredients are prepped, and then place your marinara sauce on the dough, add your toppings, and cheese.
Cook for 12 - 15 minutes, depending on your oven and how you like your pizza. Keep an eye on it!