Step 1

To make the pizza dough

Step 2

First, put the flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a large bowl making sure to put the salt and yeast at opposite sides.

Step 3

Add the water and olive oil and start to mix it together with a spoon or spatula to form a rough dough.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a ball and knead on a lightly floured surface for around 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a nice round ball and place in a lightly oiled clean bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and sit the dough in a dry warm place for 2-3 hours or until doubled in size

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, knock the air out by pressing down on it with your fist.

Step 7

Once the dough is ready, pre-heat the oven to 480F(250C) or your highest setting and line your baking tray or pizza tray with flour or semolina.

Step 8

Roll out the pizza dough and place it on your pizza tray so it fits nicely

Step 9

Spread the pizza base with tomato sauce or high-quality crushed strained tomatoes (passata) then top with mozzarella, anchovies and capers.

Step 10

Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Let it rest for 5 minutes then serve!