Basic Pizza Dough Recipe

Ingredients

• Olive oil, to grease
• 450g (3 cups) plain flour
• 1 tsp (7g/1 sachet) dried yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 310ml (1 1/4 cups) lukewarm water
• 1 tbs olive oil
• Plain flour, extra, to dust

Instructions

1. Brush a bowl with olive oil to lightly grease.
2. Combine flour, yeast and salt in a separate bowl. Make a well in the centre and add water and oil. Use a wooden spoon, then your hands, to mix until combined and a soft dough forms.
3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3 minutes or until almost smooth.
4. Place the dough in the prepared bowl and turn to coat in the oil.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draught-free place for 1 hour to prove or until the dough has doubled in size.
6. Punch down the centre of the dough with your fist. Knead the dough in the bowl for 20-30 seconds or until it is smooth and has returned to its original size.