Pizza Express Margherita

Ingredients

• 150 mlwater, warm
• 1 tspsugar, to activate yeast
• 15 gfresh yeast, crumbled into the warm water
• 225 gall-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 1/2 tspsalt
• olive oil, a drizzle; for the tray and topping
• 80 gpassata, tomato sauce topping
• 70 gmozzarella, or other melting cheese; sliced or torn
• dried oregano, use a generous pinch
• black pepper
• basil leaves, fresh; placed on top after baking

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 230C / 450F.

2. 2

   Combine the sugar and crumbled fresh yeast with the warm water. Leave in a warm place for 10 to 15 minutes until froth develops.

3. 3

   Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well and pour in the yeast mixture and a drizzle of olive oil.

4. 4

   Mix with floured hands until the dough binds. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and silky.

5. 5

   Place the dough in a lightly oiled non-stick baking tray and spread out flat.

6. 6

   Spread the passata over the dough to the edges. Place the mozzarella evenly on top. Season with oregano and black pepper and drizzle with a little olive oil.

7. 7

   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is slightly golden. Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves and serve.