Pizza base

• 300g strong bread flour
• 1 tsp instatnt yeast
• 1tsp salt
• 1tbsp olive oil

Put the flour into a large bowl, then stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well, pour in 200ml warm water and the olive oil and bring together with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with tea towel and set aside. Leaving to rise is not essential for a thin crust.

Baking: 240C / 220C / gas 8, for 8 - 10 mins.