
Like so many Australians, we have had plenty of lock-down time during winter. Our fabulous local pizzeria closed for a time, and we had to make our own pizza – not so difficult, really. Here’s a simple dough recipe: mix 400g white bread flour with 1½ teaspoons of dry yeast and 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs. Dissolve ½ teaspoon of salt in 250ml warm water, and mix into the flour. Using your dough hook, knead in your Kitchen Aid for 5 minutes, or by hand for 7 minutes. Leave to rise in a warm place in an oiled bowl, covered with oiled wrap, until doubled in size. When risen, cut into two equal parts and set aside until ready to make your pizza. Doing you best impression of the guy at the pizza shop, stretch each dough ball to cover a baking tray (approx 25cm square). We mix Herbie’s Spices Italian herbs and garlic powder with the tomato paste, making a super tasty base upon which to add our chosen toppings.