Thick Pizza Base & Simple Pizza Sauce
I have tried several recipes for thick-based pizza but this one gives a very soft, bread-like texture and is ever-so-filling.....and very very tasty.
I have tried several recipes for thick-based pizza but this one gives a very soft, bread-like texture and is ever-so-filling.....and very very tasty. This recipe makes 3 whole 9inch pizza bases which can feed an army of children!!
Ingredients
- Ingredients:2 x 11 g sachets of dried yeast
- warm water1/2 cup rapeseed oil2 cups
- olive oil1/4 cup fine cornmeal4 tbsp
- salt2 tsp
- plain flour3 cups
Instructions
- 1.
Dissolve yeast over warm water in mixing bowl. Leave it to rest for 2 minutes.
- 2.
Add oil, cornmeal, salt and 2 cups of flour. Mix well.
- 3.
Knead the dough for 4-5 minutes using a dough hook until the texture is smooth.
- 4.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and place it in a warm place for one hour or until it doubles in size.
- 5.
Punch the dough once and put aside, again for an additional 40 minutes.
- 6.
Divide into 3 equal pieces and shape each one into a ball. Flatten and roll into a pizza base.Simple Pizza Sauce:3 tbsp olive oil1 clove of garlic, chopped2 x 14 oz can plum tomatoes1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 tsp oreganoMethod:
- 7.
Add garlic. Pour tomatoes and break them into small chunks with your wooden spoon.
- 8.
Simmer for 30 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and thickened. Add salt, oregano and pepper.