BAKED BEAUTIES

SLOW THINGS DOWN AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN BAKING BLISS WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM AUTHOR SALLY WISE’S NEW COOKBOOK THE COMFORT BAKE

- MICHELLE CRAWFORD

FAMILY PIZZA SLICE

Serves 4 (See left)

Dough

350g plain flour

2 tsp instant dried yeast

1½ tsp sea salt

1 tsp white sugar

20ml extra virgin olive oil

260ml warm water

Sauce

20ml extra virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1¼ tsp tomato paste

400g tin diced tomatoes or fresh diced tomatoes

¾ tsp soft brown sugar

½ tsp sea salt

2 tsp tomato chutney

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

250g selected cheeses such as mozzarella, grated tasty cheddar, grated parmesan, soft ricotta, feta

Toppings of your choice such as salami, ham, cooked meats or seafood, semi-dried tomatoes, capsicum, onion, fresh herbs, anchovies

1. To make the dough, mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre then, using a large metal spoon, stir in oil and enough warm water to make a soft dough. Don’t add more water than is necessary or it will become too wet.