Chiappa Family Pizzas (Pizze della Famiglia Chiappa)

To make the dough, dissolve the yeast and sugar in 250ml warm water and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes

(The yeast should make the water froth and bubble, but don’t worry if it doesn’t happen

) Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl

Using a fork, mix in the yeasty water until it starts to form a dough

Add the oil and bring together into a smooth dough

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until it has an elastic, smooth texture – time to give your arms a workout! If the dough sticks to your hands, add a little extra flour

Place the dough back into the bowl and cover with a damp tea towel

Leave in a warm spot for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until it has doubled in size

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to its maximum temperature, 250˚C/480˚F/gas 9

In a food processor, blend the tomatoes with the oil, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper

Get the mozzarella and your choice of toppings ready and grease 4 baking trays (approximately 35cm x 25cm) with a little oil

When your dough is ready, divide into 4 tennis-ball-sized amounts and mould until smooth

(If not using immediately, cover with cling film or a damp tea towel for up to 2 hours

) On a floured surface, roll each of the balls of dough to fit the baking trays

The dough should be quite thin – about the thickness of cardboard

Transfer the pizza bases to the trays

Place a ladleful of the tomato sauce in the centre of each base and spread towards the edges, leaving a 1cm edge for the crust to form

Sprinkle each pizza with grated mozzarella and your choice of toppings

Place in the hot oven and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the base is cooked and golden

Serve, sprinkled with a little oregano