Herb Pizza Base

by Tarla Dalal

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Makes 2 bases.
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Ingredients

2 cups plain flour (maida)
2 tsp fresh yeast ,crumbled
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp olive oil or oil
1 tsp salt

Method

Combine all the ingredients except the oilve oil in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water until it is smooth and elastic.
Add the oilve oil and knead again.
Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and allow it to prove till it doubles in volume (approx. 15 to 20 minutes).
Press the dough lightly to remove the air.
Divide the dough into 2 equal parts.
Roll each portion into a circle of 250 mm. (10") diameter and 6 mm. (1/4") thickness.
Use as required.

Tips

Fresh yeast can be easily purchased from your local bakery in small quantities.
You can also use half the quantity of dry yeast insteadof fresh yeast for the above recipe and follow the instructions on the packet.
You can also use a ready pizza base for any pizza.
Note : This pizza base can be topped with your favourite toppings.

RECIPE SOURCE : Pizzas & Pasta