Pizza

Master the art of pizza making with this fun and flexible recipe that's perfect for kids and adults alike. There's nothing more rewarding or fun than making your own homemade pizza. Whether you want a pizza for one, or as a family activity, make this your go-to recipe.

2 hours 15 minutes prep. time
10–15 minutes cooking time
Serves 1
Pies & savoury treats, Family-friendly

Pizza with a face including olives for eyes, onion rings for glasses, a tomato slice for a nose, two basil leaves for a moustache and broccoli pieces for sideburns — Have some fun with your toppings | © National Trust/Rebecca Janaway

For the pizza base

120g bread flour
2g dried yeast
10g sugar
½ tsp salt
80ml warm water
Extra flour or semolina for rolling out the dough

For the topping

50g tomato passata
30g pepperoni or salami
60g mozzarella
5g fresh basil

Get creative

You can make a pizza with any combination of toppings you have, or fresh herbs from your garden. Why not try with different sauces for the base, or get creative with toppings by making faces or patterns on top of your pizza?

Step 1

Add all the dry dough ingredients to a bowl or mixer. Gradually add the warm water, and continue to mix until a dough begins to form.

Step 2

Place the dough in a bowl, cover and leave for 30 minutes.

Step 3

After 30 minutes, remove the dough from the bowl, knead gently for 1 minute, and return to the bowl. Cover and leave for 20 minutes. Repeat this process 3 more times.

Step 4

Dust a work surface with flour or semolina and remove the dough from the bowl. Preheat the oven to 200°C (185°C fan/gas mark 6).

Step 5

Roll or stretch the dough until it is approximately 25cm in diameter, and place on a baking sheet.

Step 6

Place tomato sauce in the centre of the pizza base and, using a ladle, swirl it from the centre outwards to coat the base. Top with the cheese and salami, spacing it evenly.