Pizza dough

Once you've mastered this easy dough, you're well on your way to pizza perfection.

• 375ml (1 1/2 cups) warm water
• Pinch of caster sugar
• 2 teaspoons (7g/1 sachet) dried yeast
• 600g (4 cups) plain flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil, plus extra for brushing

Energy 610kJ	Fat saturated 0.50g
Fat Total 3.50g	Carbohydrate sugars g
Carbohydrate Total 25.00g	Dietary Fibre 1.50g
Protein 4.00g	Cholesterol mg
Sodium mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. Step 1

   Combine the water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes or until foamy. Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the yeast mixture and oil. Use a round-bladed knife in a cutting motion to mix until the mixture is combined. Use your hands to bring the dough together in the bowl.

2. Step 2

   Brush a bowl lightly with oil. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in the prepared bowl and turn to coat in oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draught-free place to rise for 30 minutes or until dough doubles in size.

3. Step 3

   Dust work surface with flour. Knead dough and form into a long cylinder. Divide into thirds. Use a rolling pin to roll each third into a 20cm disc, then add your favourite toppings and bake.

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You can prepare this recipe up to 1 hour before serving. Prep: 15 mins (+ 5 mins standing & 30 mins rising time)