Boxing Day Pizza

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast together. Gently stir and let the mixture sit for about 5-10 mins until it becomes frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt and make a well in the centre. Pour the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil into the well.

Combine the mixture together either by hand with a wooden spoon or by using a dough hook attachment on a stand mixer. If using a stand mixer, knead the dough on low to medium-low speed for about 5-7 mins until it becomes smooth and elastic. If kneading by hand, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it reaches the same smooth and elastic consistency.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or cling film and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Once the dough has almost doubled in size, preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can go, usually around 260C fan/500F, and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking tray in the oven to preheat as well.

Once the dough has risen, knock it back using a punching action to release the air bubbles.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide it into 2 equal portions for two large pizzas or 4 equal portions for smaller pizzas.

Roll out each portion of dough into your desired pizza shape and thickness.

Add the tomato sauce to the base followed by the cheese, turkey, caramelised onion and pigs in blankets. Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking tray in the oven.

Bake in the oven for about 10-15 mins, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are cooked to your liking.

Remove from the oven, slice, and enjoy your homemade pizza!