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Method
- 01
Read, weigh and prepare
5 minHands-onRead the full method, check the stated equipment and prepare every listed ingredient. Keep dough, filling, wash, topping and handling groups separate. Weigh edible parts as described in the ingredient list.
- 02
Mix and knead pizza dough
11 minHands-onMix dough flour, instant yeast and dough salt, then add dough water and dough oil. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth, elastic and lightly tacky. Use bench flour sparingly.
- 03
Rise
90 minHands-off · check as directedCover in a lightly oiled bowl for 1–2 hours at 22–26°C until doubled.
- 04
Divide and round
3 minHands-onDivide according to pizza yield, round gently and cover.
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Start heating the oven
1 minHands-onPreheat a heavy tray or stone for at least 30 minutes at 250°C conventional / 230°C fan, or the oven’s maximum if lower.
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Allow the oven to heat
29 minHands-off · check as directedAllow about 30 minutes of heating in total and check that the oven has reached 230°C fan.
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Relax dough balls
20 minHands-off · check as directedLeave balls covered for at least 20 minutes.
- 08
Mix sauce
3 minHands-onStir topping passata with topping oil, oregano and topping salt.
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Shape and top pizza 1
7 minHands-onStretch a ball to a 28–30 cm circle, pressing from the centre and keeping a thicker rim. Transfer to oven-rated parchment on an inverted tray or a floured peel. Spread a portion of sauce and add mozzarella, keeping toppings light.
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Load the prepared bake
2 minHands-onCarefully slide the prepared pizza onto the fully heated stone or heavy baking surface, respecting parchment temperature limits.
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Bake pizza 1
12 minHands-off · check as directedSlide onto the hot surface and bake for 10–14 minutes until the rim is browned and the base firm and crisp. This plan bakes pizzas separately.
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Take out of the oven
1 minHands-onLift the pizza onto a serving board.
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Shape and top pizza 2
7 minHands-onStretch a ball to a 28–30 cm circle, pressing from the centre and keeping a thicker rim. Transfer to oven-rated parchment on an inverted tray or a floured peel. Spread a portion of sauce and add mozzarella, keeping toppings light.
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Load the prepared bake
2 minHands-onCarefully slide the prepared pizza onto the fully heated stone or heavy baking surface, respecting parchment temperature limits.
- 15
Bake pizza 2
12 minHands-off · check as directedSlide onto the hot surface and bake for 10–14 minutes until the rim is browned and the base firm and crisp. This plan bakes pizzas separately.
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Take out of the oven
1 minHands-onLift the pizza onto a serving board.
Equipment check
2 items required
- Two trays or a baking stone
- rolling pin optional
Check the listed equipment and capacity before you start.
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