Cast iron pizza

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Make the dough by mixing together all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and bring it together with your hands to make a dough. Sprinkle a little extra flour over a board and knead for 5-6 minutes until you have a smooth elastic dough. Clean out the mixing bowl and wipe a little olive oil on the inside. Place the dough back into the mixing bowl and cover with a clean tea towel. Leave to rise for just 10 minutes.

2. To make the sauce, mix together the passata, crushed garlic, olive oil, sea salt and oregano in a medium-sized bowl.

3. Divide the dough into two equal-sized balls. Make one at a time. Stretch the dough ball out using your fingers, from the centre outwards until you have a pizza base which will fit neatly in your pan. Place the base in the pan, over a medium-high heat on the stovetop. Spread the sauce on top using a soup spoon. Don’t put too much sauce or too much of any of the toppings: less is more. Next, tear the mozzarella over and then sprinkle the parmesan on top.

4. Dress with fresh basil leaves and any other toppings you like. After 10 minutes, check the underside of the pizza using a spatula. It should be browning nicely and the mozzarella should even be starting to melt at this stage.

5. Quickly transfer the pan to the very hot oven and leave for around 5-10 minutes. You are looking for a nicely browned surface.

6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool a little before serving.