Pizza base

For the Kenwood ....

Ingredients
225g Strong plain white flour
5ml (1 tsp) salt
5ml (1 tsp) fast action dried yeast
150ml tepid water
15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

1. Fit the dough hook.  Place the flour, salt and yeast in Kenwood bowl.  Run at minimum at gradually add the water and olive oil.  Knead for 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

2. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface and shape into smooth ball.  Roll out into a 30cm round and place in a lightly oiled pizza pan or on baking sheet, pressing up the edges.

3. Cover the dough with lightly oiled cling film and leave in warm place for 30-40 minutes or until slightly risen and puffy.

4. Prepare topping.  If using pizza stone place pre-heat in oven.

Cook pizza at 220C for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and well risen.