PIZZA with fresh tomatoes

INGREDIENTS

› 1 OZ/25 G FRESH YEAST

› 2 TSP SUGAR

› 11.5 FL OZ/340 ML WATER

› 1.1 LB/500 G FLOUR

› 1 TSP/5 G SALT

› ½ CUP/120 ML OLIVE OIL

› 13.5 FL OZ/400 ML TOMATO SAUCE

› 1.1 LB/500 G MOZZARELLA CHEESE › 4 TOMATOES

› FRESH BASIL AND BLACK PEPPER, TO TASTE

PREPARATION

1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in lukewarm water. Cover and put it in a warm place for 5 minutes, to allow it to activate . It should look foamy and expand.

2. Put the flour and salt in a bowl and make a hollow space in the middle. Pour the activated yeast and olive oil in the hole and start combining all ingredients.

3. Transfer the mixture onto the counter and knead until obtaining a smooth, shiny dough. Put the dough in a bowl drizzled with oil and cover. Take it to a warm place and allow it to rise until it doubles in volume. Once it has risen, knead it slightly to deflate it.

4. Heat the grill to a high temperature. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and use your hands or a rolling pin to extend each one into a circle ”/5 mm thick. Brush the circles slightly with olive oil, put on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.

5. Turn over and spread some tomato sauce on the cooked side. Distribute mozzarella cheese on top. Cook until the cheese has melted. Add some tomato slices and cook for 2 more minutes.