Pizza party

Nici’s golden rules for great pizza

• Make sure the oven is heated to 240-250°C – a hot oven is essential.

• Don’t overload pizza with cheese or other toppings – less is more.

• Leave a 1-2cm border free from sauce and toppings – it gives each slice structure.

The bases

Pizza dough

Makes 3 large or 5 medium-sized thin-crust bases

1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons instant yeast granules
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups high-grade flour
1 teaspoon salt

1 In the bowl of a mixer – or a large