Pizza

For the Base:

125g strong wholemeal bread flour
125g strong white bread flour
1 tsp fast-action dried yeast
1 desert spoon of olive oil or cold pressed rapeseed oil
½ tsp salt
200 ml water

For the Toppings:

1 small onion, a tin of chopped tomatoes, a little dried basil and balsamic vinegar for the sauce.

1 small onion, one yellow, green or red pepper, a little sweetcorn, ham and some grated cheddar.

Mix the wholemeal and white flour in a large baking bowl.  Add the dried yeast, salt and oil.

Gradually pour in the water, adding enough to make a soft dough.  Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes.  The dough should feel bouncy and have a silky feel to it.

Put the dough back into the bowl and leave in a warm place to rise.  This should take 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Meanwhile, prepare your toppings:

Make an easy tomato sauce by finely chopping a small onion, sauté in a little oil until the onion becomes transparent.  Add a tin of chopped tomatoes, and some dried basil.  Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.  Add a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and taste. 

Chop or slice the onions, peppers and ham if using. You could be adventurous and use leftovers to create your tasty pizza.

When your dough has risen, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knock back the dough. 

Using the heal of your hand or a rolling pin, make a pizza shape.

Spoon some sauce onto the pizza base and add your toppings; onions, peppers, sweetcorn, ham (if using) and grated cheese.

Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated over (200degree C) for approximately 10 minutes.