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  Homemade Pizzas with Quick Yeast Dough

Our children love making pizzas, and it keeps them amused for ages because they can choose their own 

toppings and create their own designs. This recipe has less salt and sugar than most shop-bought pizzas, and no 

hidden additives. Place as many toppings as you need in individual bowls and let the children make up their own 

combinations - with a little guidance, if necessary.

Makes about 12 25cm (10in) diameter pizzas 

For the pizza dough

700g (11/2lb) strong white flour

1 rounded tsp salt

1 tbsp sugar

50g (2oz) butter

15g packet (2 x 71/2g sachets) fast-acting yeast

3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing

350–400ml (12–14fl oz) lukewarm water 

For the tomato sauce

600g (1lb 7oz) ripe fresh tomatoes, halved

3 cloves of garlic, peeled  and kept whole

5 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Salt, freshly ground black pepper and sugar 

Your favourite toppings, such as:

Mozzarella (approximately 450g (1lb) for 12 pizzas)

Slices of chorizo or pepperoni sausage

Small florets of broccoli

Cherry tomatoes

Peppers

Small red onions

Olives and anchovies (if your children like them)

1.  First, make the pizza dough. Place the flour, salt and sugar in a big mixing bowl. Rub in the butter, add the 

yeast and mix together. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, add the oil and most, but not all, of 

the warm water and mix to a loose dough. Add more water or flour, if needed. 

2.  Take the dough out of the bowl and let it sit on a lightly floured worktop, covered with a tea towel, for 5 

minutes. Then knead the dough for 10 minutes or until it feels smooth and slightly springy. You can also do 

this in a food mixer with the dough hook – it takes half the time. Let the dough relax for a few minutes again. 

3.  Shape and measure into 12 equal balls of dough, each weighing about 100g (4oz). Lightly brush the balls of 

dough with olive oil. If you have time, cover the oiled dough with cling film and put into the fridge for 30 

minutes. The dough will be easier to handle when cold but it can also be used immediately.

4.  Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F), Gas mark 8.

5.  To make the sauce, lay the tomatoes on a baking tray, cut side up. Add the garlic, drizzle with olive oil and 

balsamic vinegar, and season with salt, pepper and sugar. Cook in the oven for 20–30 minutes, until the 

tomatoes are completely soft and blistered. Remove and liquidise and strain. Season again to taste. The sauce 

needs to be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If it needs thickening, place in a saucepan, bring to the 

boil and reduce to thicken, which could take up to 10 minutes.

6.  Prepare your toppings. Grate the mozzarella; boil the broccoli florets in water until just al dente (about 5 

minutes), then drain and plunge into iced water to refresh; halve the cherry tomatoes; deseed and slice the 

peppers into strips and quarter the red onions, then roast in the hot oven for 10 minutes with a drizzle of 

olive oil, thyme leaves, salt and pepper.

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Page 1: ...Model No RA FM1 Instructions and Guarantee stand MIXER R A C H E L A L L E N R A C H E L A L L E N...

Page 2: ...This product is intended for household use only Do not use outdoors Do not abuse the cord Never carry the appliance by the cord or pull it to disconnect it from the outlet instead grasp the plug and...

Page 3: ...heavy Ensure the head is locked and that the bowl tools outlet covers and cord are secure before lifting Compulsory Warning If the supply cord is damaged the cord must be replaced by the manufacturer...

Page 4: ...ay not correspond with the coloured markings in your plug proceed as follows Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked L or coloured RED Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked N or coloured...

Page 5: ...5 Features of Your Stand Mixer Arm Drive shaft Arm release handle Mixing bowl Speed Switch Body Whisk Beater Dough Hook...

Page 6: ...nstructions in this booklet even if you feel that you are familiar with this type of appliance Find a place to keep this booklet handy for future reference Attention is particularly drawn to the secti...

Page 7: ...nwards and the arm will be raised 9 The mixture can now be released with the help of a spatula 10 The mixer bowl can now be removed by turning to the left Levels Use Type of Mixture 1 2 Dough Heavy mi...

Page 8: ...sh by hand then dry thoroughly before storage Service This product is manufactured to the highest standards for more information or if you have a query with the product which is not covered in this ma...

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Page 10: ...remove it from the fridge and place between two sheets of cling lm that are larger than your tart tin Using a rolling pin roll out the pastry until it s about 5mm 1 4in thick and large enough to line...

Page 11: ...more our 3 Knead by hand on a oured surface or in the mixer for about 10 minutes it may only take 5 minutes in the mixer until the dough is smooth and springy Place in a lage oiled bowl cover with cli...

Page 12: ...ough Add more water or our if needed 2 Take the dough out of the bowl and let it sit on a lightly oured worktop covered with a tea towel for 5 minutes Then knead the dough for 10 minutes or until it f...

Page 13: ...o set 3 To make the shortbread preheat the oven to 180 C 350 F Gas mark 4 Cream the butter in a large bowl until pale yellow and light Add the sugar and continue mixing until the mixture is uffy Add b...

Page 14: ...d if the tin is round and large enough to line the base and sides of the tin Remove the top layer of cling lm and place the pastry upside down cling lm side facing up in the tart tin Press into the ed...

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