Basic Pizza Dough

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons dry yeast
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 500g 00 (strong bakers) flour

Method

1. Combine yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil and water to a large bowl; stir until combined.
2. Fold through flour until just combined, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–10 minutes or until a smooth ball forms.
3. Place dough ball into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling wrap. Set aside in a warm drought free place for 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size. Turn dough out on a floured surface and knock back (punch) the dough to remove excess air, lightly knead.
4. Divide dough as required.
5. Freeze: 8 weeks, double wrapped in plastic wrap.