Faux Deep Pan Pizza

Method

1. First fully preheat the oven to 230°C/Gas Mark 8.

2. Sieve the dry ingredients into a large wide bowl. Make a well in the centre. Pour the milk in all at once. Using one hand, mix in the flour from the sides of the bowl, adding more milk if necessary. The dough should be softish, not too wet and sticky. When it all comes together, turn it out onto a floured board, knead lightly for a few seconds, tidy it up and flip over.

3. Brush the tin with olive oil. Roll the dough into a rectangle just large enough to fit the tin. Sprinkle evenly with chopped spring onion and then grated Cheddar. Stud with olives (optional). Season with flaky sea salt. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 200C for 20-25 minutes or until just cooked. The cheese should be bubbly and golden on top. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into squares and served with drinks or with a steaming bowl of soup.