• 2.5 cups plain flour (1547 cal)
  • 10 g dry yeast
  • 1.5 teaspoon caster sugar (24 cal)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil (366 cal)
  • 230 grams warm water
  • garlic powder and / or Italian herb mix (optional – add in to dough for flavoured base)

 

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl and add oil and water.
  2. Mix to a soft dough.
  3. Knead on a floured surface until soft and pliable.
  4. Return to the mixing bowl and cover with cling wrap and leave in a warm spot for 30 minutes. The dough should double in size.
  5. When it has risen, ‘punch’ the dough once to remove air bubbles.
  6. Remove from bowl and knead gently for 1 minute.
  7. Roll the dough out to desired size and add favourite toppings.

 

Makes 2 x 11 inch pizza bases

Total Calories: 1937 or 968 per pizza base.