Italian pizza

Ingredients

• 250 g wheat flour
• 150 ml lukewarm water
• 7 g instant dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 200 g grated mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• Optional toppings: ham, mushrooms, olives, peppers, onion, pepperoni, salami or anything you like

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
2. In another bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and let it stand for a few minutes until it activates and bubbles.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix well.
4. Add the olive oil and knead for a few minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 220 °C and flour a flat surface.
7. Roll out the pizza dough into a circle or rectangle, as you prefer, to an even thickness.
8. Place the dough on a pizza tray or stone and spread the tomato sauce evenly over it, leaving a 1 cm border.
9. Add the grated mozzarella and your choice of toppings, such as ham, mushrooms, olives, peppers, onion, pepperoni or salami.
10. Sprinkle the grated parmesan over the top.
11. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
12. Serve hot and enjoy.