Step 1: Preheat & Prep

• Set your oven to 250 °C (480 °F) or 230 °C fan (450 °F). Position the rack in the top third.
• Lightly oil a pizza pan, baking tray, or pizza stone.
• Prep any sauce and toppings before working the dough.

Step 2: Mix the Dough

In a food processor:

• Add all dry ingredients and pulse twice.
• Add water and olive oil, then blitz on low for about 40 seconds until a rough, shaggy ball forms.

By hand:

• Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, stir with a spatula.
• Add water and oil, mix until mostly combined.
• On a floured surface, knead 3–4 minutes until dough is soft and springy (not sticky).

Step 3: Shape the Dough

• Dust surface with flour, transfer the dough, dust again, and shape into a ball.
• Roll out into a 12″ (30 cm) round, thick enough to hold toppings but thin enough to crisp.
• Transfer to your prepared baking surface. Use fingertips to gently stretch to edge—avoiding pinched crust so it puffs. Brush only the bare edge with oil (keeps toppings crisp).

Step 4: Top & Bake

• Spread about ¼ cup pizza sauce over the crust, leaving the oiled edge bare.
• Add cheese and toppings of choice.
• Bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden and toppings bubbly.

Step 5: Serve Immediately

• Let the pizza rest 1–2 minutes, then slice and serve while still hot and crispy.