Ingredients
Method
1.In a small jug, combine water, yeast and sugar. Stand in a warm place 10 minutes until mixture is frothy.
2.Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Blend in yeast mixture to form a soft, sticky dough. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3.Place dough in a large oiled bowl. Cover with a plastic wrap. Leave to rise in a warm place 1 hour until dough doubles in size. Knock down dough to remove air. Knead into a smooth ball.
4.Preheat the oven to very hot, 220°C. Grease a large pizza tray. Using a rolling pin, roll into 32 cm round, place on pizza tray extending 2cm edges. Place cheese stringers around inside edge of crust. Brush edges with water, fold extended edge of dough over cheese and pinch firmly to seal. Bake 5-8 minutes or until dough is lightly golden.
5.Spread sauce over base, top with half pizza cheese, ham and pineapple. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes until cheese has melted and crust is golden brown.
When leaving the dough to rise in a warm place, make sure it is not too hot or it will kill the yeast – so don’t put the bowl on a hot plate or in the oven. Also, an environment that is too cold will retard the growth of the yeast.
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