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EASY HOME MADE PIZZA

Have you been trying to shield the kids from all the take away pizza adverts? Make your own and enjoy something that is cheaper, healthier and much more fun!

YOU WILL NEED:

For the dough
225g flour
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp yeast
150ml warm water
1 tbsp olive oil

For the sauce
1 tbsp light olive oil
1 medium onion
1 garlic clove
400g chopped tomatoes
1 tsp sun dried tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
½ lemon juice

For the toppings
Tomato sauce (either use the recipe or use a pre-made sauce)
100g mozzarella cheese
2 tomatoes
Any other toppings you might like

1 Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and stir in the yeast. Make a well in the middle and pour in half the water and the oil. Mix with a fork until you have a soft dough.

2 Turn the dough out on to a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, then put in a well oiled bowl, cover and leave for an hour to prove.

3 If you’re making your own tomato sauce, do this now, or if you want to use a tinned version, prepare it now. To make the sauce, heat the oil and thinly chop the onions. Fry for around 5

minutes, and then add the garlic, fry for a further minute and then add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook for around 30 minutes.

4 Preheat your oven to 220°C/ Gas Mark 7.

5 When the dough is ready, put it back on the work surface and roll it out into a circle. Spread the tomato sauce over it.

6 Arrange the sliced mozzarella on top, followed by the tomato slices and any other toppings you would like.

7 Cook for 20 minutes.