Perfect Pizza Base

Submitted by Chef #719982

"This is the best pizza base this is the one i always use"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 Bases
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 7 g dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon caster sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups plain flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup warm water
• 1⁄4 cup semolina

directions

1. Combine 3/4 cup warm water, yeast, sugar and salt in a jug. Whisk with a fork to dissolve. Cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place for 5 minutes or until bubbles appear on the surface.
2. Sift flour into a bowl.Add semolina. Add yeast mixture and oil . Mix to form a soft dough (you may need more warm water). Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes or until elastic. Place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Stand in a warm place for 25 to 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
3. Use your fist to punch dough down. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
4. Once you have toped you pizza put into oven in a pizza pan or stone for 20 minutes or until base and cheese is golden brown.