Pizza

[Supper Dishes]

10g/1/3oz fresh yeast

150ml/¼ pint warm water

200g/7oz plain flour

½ teaspoon salt

2-3 tablespoons olive oil

1 quantity of salsa pizzaiola

225g/8oz mozzarella cheese, diced or grated

3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cream the yeast with the sugar and 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water.

2. Sift the flour with the salt and make a well in the centre. Pour in the yeast mixture, the remaining water and the oil. Mix together to give a soft but not wet dough. Add more water or flour if necessary.

3. Turn out on to a floured surface and knead well for about 5 minutes. Place in a clean bowl and cover with greased clingfilm. Leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size.

4. Preheat the oven to 230°C/450°F/Gas mark 8. Divide the dough in 2. Roll each piece into a 25cm/10in circle. Place on greased and floured baking trays.

5. Crimp or flute the edges of the dough slightly to help keep in the filling. Spread with the pizzaiola sauce. Sprinkle with the cheese and pour over a little oil.

6. Bake near the bottom of the oven for 5 minutes then turn the temperature down to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6 and bake for a further 15 minutes.