You will need
10 g packet instant dry yeast
½ cup (125 ml) lukewarm water
2 T (30 ml) sugar
½ T (7,5 ml) flour
1 kg (± 6½ cups) bread flour
2 T (30 ml) Ina Paarman’s Pasta Spice
2¾ (680 ml) cups lukewarm water
olive oil
Shape the dough into one or two free form breads. Brush with olive oil. Leave in a warm place to double in size. Lightly slash three diagonal lines on the top and sprinkle generously with our Rosemary & Olive Seasoning. Add fresh rosemary and pipped calamata olives if you like.
Method
In a measuring cup mix the yeast, lukewarm water and sugar. Sprinkle the flour over the top and leave to stand in a warm spot for ± 20 minutes until the mixture looks bubbly.
Sift the flour and Pasta Spice together. Make a hole in the centre and add the yeast mixture and water. Bring together to form a soft sticky dough, don’t try to knead at this stage. Rub a little olive oil over the top of the dough and cover the bowl with cling film. Leave until doubled in size.
Knead until the dough is smooth. You may need to add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky. Oil and cover dough with cling film and leave in the fridge overnight.
Knead and shape. Leave to double in size before topping with pizza toppings. Use as much or as little of the dough as you need. It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days if kneaded down daily.
**Bake on the middle shelf, at 200°C for:**
Bread, 45-55 minutes
Pizza, 20-25 minutes
**Variation- whole wheat pizza bases**
Use 4 cups of bread flour and 2 cups of whole wheat flour.
