Easy-bake Pizza

Method

Makes one 20.5cm (8in) pizza
1 Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) mark 7. Brush a baking sheet with a little oil, then place in the oven (see Cook’s Tips). Place the pizza mix in a bowl and add water according to the packet instructions. Combine with a fork, then continue to mix with your hands until it forms a soft dough (add a little more flour if it’s too sticky).

2 Once the dough has come together in a ball, sprinkle flour over the worksurface and turn out the dough. Knead it for 5min until smooth, shiny and elastic (you could use a food mixer with a dough hook if you have one).

3 Sprinkle more flour over the worksurface and rolling pin. Roll out the dough to make a 20.5cm (8in) circle then, using the rolling pin, transfer it to the baking sheet.

4 Spread the pizza topping over the dough, then add your favourite toppings. Sprinkle the grated Cheddar cheese over or arrange the sliced mozzarella on top.

5 Leave the pizza in a warm place for 10min to rise, then transfer to the hot baking sheet and cook for 15–20min until golden. Remove from the oven and serve.

COOK’S TIP
Heating a baking sheet in the oven will help crisp the base of the pizza.