Step 1

Place yeast and water in the mixing bowl and mix 1 minute / 37 degrees / speed 1.

Step 2

Add flour, salt, olive oil and knead 2 minutes / lid closed / knead.

Step 3

Grease a large bowl with a little olive oil. Transfer dough to the bowl and cover with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap.

Step 4

Leave dough to rise for 1 - 2 hours, depending on how warm your kitchen is.

Step 5

Pre-heat your oven to 200C / 400F.

Step 6

When you are ready to make the pizza, punch down the pizza dough and divide into four.

Step 7

Flour your bench and rolling pin and roll out the dough into a circle and place onto pizza tray or pizza stone.

Step 8

Cover with pizza sauce, your choice of toppings and grated mozzarella.

Step 9

Bake in the oven for around 10-15 minutes, until pizza base is crisp and cheese is melted and bubbling.