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does anyone have an easy but good PIZZA recipe please

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petitmaman · 01/03/2009 11:11

want to make some with dds so cant be complicated but i keep trying different ones that taste like stale bread.
any tips would be great too....

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NeedCoffee · 01/03/2009 11:23

am watching this thread with interest for ideas

petitmaman · 01/03/2009 19:48

I think we may be out of luck NC.

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Salleroo · 01/03/2009 20:06

500gms strong white flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
20gms salt (I use less)
7gms yeast
300ml tepid water (you prob wont need it all so dont pour it all in at once)

Mix together and knead for 7-10 mins, leave prove for 10 mins and then beat back and roll out. Add sauce and toppings and bake at 220 for 15-20 mins, less temp if using fan assisted, about 190.

misshardbroom · 01/03/2009 20:08

I once went to a really great pizza making workshop run by an Italian lady - not a professional cook, but the sort of fantastic mother and homemaker that I'd like to be when I grow up!

Here is her recipe:

300g bread flour
10g fresh yeast (you can ask for this at Sainsbury's instore bakery and it costs pence)
1 tablespoon olive oil
pinch of salt
a glass of warm water (about body temperature)

Put the yeast in the mug with half of the water and wait a few minutes until it is melted. Put the flour in the bowl and pour the water/yeast mix into the centre. Mix, adding the rest of the water if necessary. Add the oil and salt. Mix. Then take the dough out of the bowl and on to the table and knead for a few minutes. Put it back in the bowl, cover with a wet teatowel and let it rest in a warm place for at least 40 minutes.

After this time the dough should be soft and risen. Knead it quickly then roll out with a rolling pin and transfer onto a greased baking sheet.

This lady suggested using passata seasoned with salt and pepper and oregano, and a generous glug of olive oil, and spread thinly on the base.

She also said it's an idea to stick them in the oven for 5 minutes or so before adding the cheese to prevent the base being too wet. Interestingly, she said she wouldn't necessarily recommend using all mozzarella, on the grounds that it was too wet and not necessarily flavoursome. She said in Italy she would use a mozzarella / parmesan mix but to feel free in England to use a strong English cheese instead.

Oh, and any other toppings, e.g mushrooms or onions or peppers should be sliced incredibly thinly.

The only thing I don't have written down is how long to bake it for, so you'll have to keep checking it!

NeedCoffee · 01/03/2009 21:01

cool, will try one of them, or maybe both!

Herecomesthesciencebint · 01/03/2009 21:08

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janeite · 01/03/2009 21:10

I have been being very lazy lately and making them on naan breads, rather than making the bases.

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