Basic Pizza Base ( Pizzas and Pasta Recipes)

by Tarla Dalal

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Pizza base are very easily available in the market thesed ays, however if you want to make them at home here is the recipe. .

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Preparation Time: 25 mins
Baking Time: 5 to 7 minutes.
Baking Temperature: 150ºC
Makes 2 bases
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Ingredients

2 cups plain flour (maida)
2 tsp fresh yeast , crumbled
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp olive oil or any other
1 tsp salt

Method

Combine all the ingredients except the oilve oil in a bowl and knead into a soft and pliable dough using enough water.
Add the olive oil and knead again.
Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and allow it to prove till it doubles in volume (approx. 15 to 20 minutes).
Press the dough lightly to remove the air. Divide the dough into 2 equal parts.
Roll each portion into a circle of 250 mm. (10") diameter and 6 mm. (1/4") thickness.
Prick each circle 4 to 5 times with a fork. If you wish to make your pizza in a pan on the gas, use at this stage.
Bake at 150ºc for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Tips

Fresh yeast can be easily purchased from your local bakery in small quantities.
You can also use half the quantity of dry yeast instead of fresh yeast for the above recipe and follow the instructions on the packet.
You can also use a ready pizza base for any pizza.
NOTE : This pizza base can be topped with your favourite toppings.

RECIPE SOURCE : Pizzas & Pasta