Pizza Sauce
Chop onion and sweat in a small amount of oil.
Add garlic and herbs to the pan.
Add tomato paste and chopped tomatoes and cook out slightly to infuse the flavours.
Use to top your favourite pizza base.
Pizza Dough
Activate the yeast: Add the yeast to the warm water with a teaspoon of sugar to dissolve and allow fermenting to take place. Frothy bubbles will appear on the top.
Prepare dry ingredients: Sieve dry ingredients, add the margarine and rub in to a sandy texture.
Combine: Make a well in the centre, pour in liquid and mix to a smooth dough.
Knead: Knead for around 10 minutes until smooth.
Prove: Cover with cling film or damp cloth and allow to prove in a warm place for around 20 to 30 minutes until double in size.
Shape: Knock back and divide into 8, shape (each roll should weigh around 60 gm).
Tray preparation: Place onto a greased and floured baking tray.
Glaze & rest: Brush with egg yolk to glaze, leave to stand for a further 15 minutes.
Bake: Bake at 190°C for around 15 to 20 minutes.
