Cheese pizza

Ingredients

• 300 g all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 180 ml plain yogurt or milk
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• 150–200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
• 100 g tomato passata or pizza sauce
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp olive oil (optional)

Steps

1. Prepare the dough Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add the yogurt or milk and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough Knead gently for 2–3 minutes until the dough is smooth. Avoid over-kneading, as this can make the crust tough.
3. Rest the dough Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes. This helps make it easier to shape.
4. Preheat the oven Preheat your oven to 240°C (220°C fan). If using a pizza stone or baking tray, preheat it as well.
5. Shape the pizza Divide the dough into two portions. Roll or stretch each portion into a round pizza base on a lightly floured surface.
6. Add the toppings Spread the tomato sauce over each base, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella and dried oregano.
7. Bake Bake one pizza at a time for approximately 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
8. Serve and enjoy! Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes, slice it, and enjoy your homemade cheese pizza while it’s warm!