Recipes from Shane and Geri

Pizza Base

Makes four individual pizzas

Ingredients

• 15 g dried yeast
• 20 g caster sugar
• 20 g salt
• 250 g lukewarm water
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 425 g (approx 3 cups) bakers grade plain flour

Method

1. Combine yeast, sugar, salt, water and oil in a bowl.
2. Whisk to combine.
3. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes until bubbles start to appear on the surface.
4. Transfer to a large bowl, add flour and bring together in the bowl with your hands.
5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
6. Place into a bowl, cover and stand in a warm place until it doubles in size.
7. Knock down the dough. Use about 180 g (1/4 of the dough) for one pizza
8. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth
9. Roll out until 3mm thick.

Source: MasterChef Australia Series 1