Pizza Express Margherita

Preparar

1. 🥄1 Preheat the oven to 230°C.
2. 🔥2 Add the sugar and crumble the fresh yeast into warm water.
3. 🧂3 Allow the mixture to stand for 10 – 15 minutes in a warm place (we find a windowsill on a sunny day works best) until froth develops on the surface.
4. 🍳4 Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl, make a well in the middle and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
5. 🫇5 Lightly flour your hands, and slowly mix the ingredients together until they bind.

Pasos

1. 🔥6 Generously dust your surface with flour.
2. 🧂7 Throw down the dough and begin kneading for 10 minutes until smooth, silky and soft.
3. 🍳8 Place in a lightly oiled, non-stick baking tray (we use a round one, but any shape will do!)
4. 🫇9 Spread the passata on top making sure you go to the edge.

Preparar

1. 🧂10 Evenly place the mozzarella (or other cheese) on top, season with the oregano and black pepper, then drizzle with a little olive oil.

Cocinar

1. 🍳11 Cook in the oven for 10 – 12 minutes until the cheese slightly colours.

Pasos

1. 🫇12 When ready, place the basil leaf on top and tuck in!