Dissolve the sugar in the water with instant yeast and let it sit for about 10 -15 minutes until the yeast activates.
Salt your flour, and slowly combine the “yeast solution” into your flour and knead it until smooth and elastic.
Oil a large mixing bowl, and place your dough and wrap with cling film with a few holes for it the 'breathe' also making sure there is space for the dough to rise.
Proof the dough by leaving it in a body temp and moist place. This will take anywhere from 20 - 45 minnutes.
When proof complete, take it out, dust a work surface and divide into two. Roll out the dough into circles.
Let it reproof slightly for another 15 mins. Knock it down again: the dough is ready to be cooked.
Make your Tomato Base:
Add 2 tbsp Olive Oil in saucepan and slightly saute the garlic.
Add in the the tin tomatoes and your herbs. Let it simmer for about 20 mins or until reduced and thick.
Let it cool down. Sauce ready to be used.
Make your pizza:
Using your pre-prepared pizza, lather the first layer with you tomato sauce.
Add your toppings of ham & vegetables before topping it off with cheese.
Drizzle some olive oil on the top.
Cook in a preheated 220 DegC Oven for about 10 mins or until cheese is golden and dough is cooked.
Enjoy your pizza!
Notes for trish:
I just put HAM, but you can decide what meat you want to buy.
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