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Calculated Shard: 59 (from laksa146)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa059.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pizza-margherita-4-easy-steps\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pizza-margherita-4-easy-steps\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/pizza-margherita-4-easy-steps","crawl_time":1776124816,"first_indexed_time":1570094004,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,bbcgoodfood!www,\/recipes\/pizza-margherita-4-easy-steps s443","src_root_hash":"4708419191032196459","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Pizza Margherita in 4 easy steps recipe | Good Food","meta_descriptions":["Even a novice cook can master the art of pizza with our simple step-by-step guide. From BBC Good Food."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Nutrition: per serving\nkcal\n431\nfat\n15g\nsaturates\n7g\ncarbs\n59g\nsugars\n2g\nlow\nfibre\n3g\nprotein\n19g\nsalt\n1.9g\nMethod\nstep 1\nMake the base: Put the flour into a\nlarge bowl\n, then stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well, pour in 200ml warm water and the olive oil and bring together with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. You can leave the dough to rise if you like, but it’s not essential for a thin crust.\nstep 2\nMake the sauce: Mix the passata, basil and crushed garlic together, then season to taste. Leave to stand at room temperature while you get on with shaping the base.\nstep 3\nRoll out\nthe dough: if you’ve let the dough rise, give it a quick knead, then split into two balls. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into large rounds, about 25cm across, using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift the rounds onto two floured baking sheets.\nstep 4\nTop and bake: heat the oven to 240C\/220C fan\/gas 8. Put another baking sheet or an upturned baking tray in the oven on the top shelf. Smooth sauce over bases with the back of a spoon. Scatter with cheese and tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and season. Put one pizza, still on its baking sheet, on top of the preheated sheet or tray. Bake for 8-10 mins until crisp. Serve with a little more olive oil, and basil leaves if using. Repeat step for remaining pizza.\nRECIPE TIPS\nTROUBLESHOOTING\nIf the dough is too wet: add a bit more flour and work it in. If dough is too stretchy to roll out: leave it to rest for 10 mins or so, then try again. You need far more pressure when rolling dough than when rolling out pastry. If the base isn’t cooked: baking the pizza on top of a preheated sheet or tray should prevent this. However, it could be too thick or have too much topping. If the topping is cooked before the base, cover with foil and give it another 5 mins.\nCHOOSE YOUR TOPPINGS\nFancy a bit more topping? Here's some suggestions. Olives, ham and chargrilled artichokes; Spicy sausage, chilli or jalapeños and\nsliced tomato; Spinach, garlic, gorgonzola cheese and a whole egg cracked on top; Creamy mascarpone, pesto, roasted red peppers and sliced mushrooms. Or if you're not sure what you fancy – why not do half and half? Also try our\ncheesy courgette pizza\n.\nCALZONE\nPile sauce and toppings onto one half of the dough circle, brush the edge with a little water, then fold and pinch to make a pasty shape. Bake until golden as before.\nGARLIC & ROSEMARY BREAD\nLeave the dough a bit thicker, brush with oil and stud with rosemary sprigs. Bake for 15 mins or until risen and golden. 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This homemade pizza recipe features a simple pizza dough and toppings.\n\nEasily doubled\n\nEasily halved\n\nFreezable (uncooked pizzas)\n\nEgg-free\n\nLow sugar\n\nNut-free\n\nVegetarian\n\nPrint\n\nAd\n\n[Skip to ingredients](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/pizza-margherita-4-easy-steps#ingredients-list)\n\nAlternatives\n\nComplete the dish\n\nShowing items 1 to 3 of 6\n\nprevious item\n\n[App onlyCheat’s frying pan margherita pizzas](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/premium\/cheats-frying-pan-margherita-pizzas)\n\nA star rating of 4.1 out of 5.9 ratings\n\n[Puff pastry pizzas](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/puff-pastry-pizzas)\n\nA star rating of 4 out of 5.19 ratings\n\n[Sourdough pizza](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/sourdough-pizza)\n\nA star rating of 4 out of 5.17 ratings\n\n[Pizza dough](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/basic-pizza-dough)\n\nA star rating of 3.3 out of 5.147 ratings\n\n[Quick pizza dough](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/quick-pizza-dough-2)\n\nA star rating of 4.8 out of 5.48 ratings\n\n[Detroit-style pizza](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/triple-cheese-pepperoni-jalapeno-pizza)\n\nA star rating of 4.8 out of 5.15 ratings\n\n[App onlyCheat’s frying pan margherita pizzas](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/premium\/cheats-frying-pan-margherita-pizzas)\n\nA star rating of 4.1 out of 5.9 ratings\n\n[Puff pastry pizzas](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/puff-pastry-pizzas)\n\nA star rating of 4 out of 5.19 ratings\n\n[Sourdough pizza](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/sourdough-pizza)\n\nA star rating of 4 out of 5.17 ratings\n\n[Pizza dough](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/basic-pizza-dough)\n\nA star rating of 3.3 out of 5.147 ratings\n\n[Quick pizza dough](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/quick-pizza-dough-2)\n\nA star rating of 4.8 out of 5.48 ratings\n\n[Detroit-style pizza](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/triple-cheese-pepperoni-jalapeno-pizza)\n\nA star rating of 4.8 out of 5.15 ratings\n\n[App onlyCheat’s frying pan margherita pizzas](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/premium\/cheats-frying-pan-margherita-pizzas)\n\nA star rating of 4.1 out of 5.9 ratings\n\n[Puff pastry pizzas](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/puff-pastry-pizzas)\n\nA star rating of 4 out of 5.19 ratings\n\n[Sourdough pizza](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/sourdough-pizza)\n\nA star rating of 4 out of 5.17 ratings\n\nnext item\n\n- Page 1\n- Page 2\n\nShowing items 1 to 3 of 3\n\n[![Buffalo cauliflower served with ranch dip and celery sticks](https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/10\/Buffalo-cauliflower-7825216.jpg?quality=90&resize=93,84)](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/buffalo-cauliflower)\n\n[Buffalo cauliflower wings](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/buffalo-cauliflower)\n\nA star rating of 4.4 out of 5.49 ratings\n\nMake 'buffalo cauliflower' for a veggie take on the spicy American classic. Served with a ranch dip, it makes an excellent Friday night sharing treat\n\n[![Cheesy garlic bread](https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/recipe-image-legacy-id-424648_11-de85439.jpg?quality=90&resize=93,84)](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/cheesy-garlic-bread)\n\n[Cheesy garlic bread](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/cheesy-garlic-bread)\n\nA star rating of 4.8 out of 5.111 ratings\n\nThis goes  \nwith so many family dishes, such as chilli con carne,  \nsoups, salads and barbecues\n\nTry this homemade pizza recipe, then check out more of our easy [pizza recipes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/pizza-recipes).\n\n## Ingredients\n## Nutrition\n\n### For the base\n- 300g [strong bread flour](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/flour-glossary)\n- 1 tsp [instant yeast](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/yeast-glossary)\n  (from a sachet or a tub)\n- 1 tsp salt\n- 1 tbsp [olive oil](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/olive-oil-glossary)\n  plus extra for drizzling\n\n### For the tomato sauce\n- 100ml passata\n- handful [fresh basil](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/basil-glossary)\n  or 1 tsp dried\n- 1 [garlic clove](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/garlic-glossary)\n  crushed\n\n### For the topping\n- 125g ball mozzarella\n  sliced\n- handful [grated or shaved parmesan](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/parmesan-glossary)\n  (or vegetarian alternative)\n- handful of [cherry tomatoes](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/tomato-glossary)\n  halved\n\n### To finish\n- handful of [basil leaves (optional)](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/basil-glossary)\n\nKeep the screen awake with cook mode on the [Good Food app.](https:\/\/immediate.onelink.me\/OQap?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=ingredients_CTA&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d&af_dp=bbcgoodfood%3A%2F%2F)\n\nNutrition: per serving\n\n- kcal431\n- fat15g\n- saturates7g\n- carbs59g\n- sugars2g\n  low\n- fibre3g\n- protein19g\n- salt1\\.9g\n\nAd\n\n## Method\n- ### step 1\n  Make the base: Put the flour into a [large bowl](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/content\/top-five-mixing-bowls), then stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well, pour in 200ml warm water and the olive oil and bring together with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. You can leave the dough to rise if you like, but it’s not essential for a thin crust.\n- ### step 2\n  Make the sauce: Mix the passata, basil and crushed garlic together, then season to taste. Leave to stand at room temperature while you get on with shaping the base.\n- ### step 3\n  [Roll out](http:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/content\/test-best-rolling-pins) the dough: if you’ve let the dough rise, give it a quick knead, then split into two balls. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into large rounds, about 25cm across, using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift the rounds onto two floured baking sheets.\n- ### step 4\n  Top and bake: heat the oven to 240C\/220C fan\/gas 8. Put another baking sheet or an upturned baking tray in the oven on the top shelf. Smooth sauce over bases with the back of a spoon. Scatter with cheese and tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and season. Put one pizza, still on its baking sheet, on top of the preheated sheet or tray. Bake for 8-10 mins until crisp. Serve with a little more olive oil, and basil leaves if using. Repeat step for remaining pizza.\n\n###### RECIPE TIPS\n###### TROUBLESHOOTING\nIf the dough is too wet: add a bit more flour and work it in. If dough is too stretchy to roll out: leave it to rest for 10 mins or so, then try again. You need far more pressure when rolling dough than when rolling out pastry. If the base isn’t cooked: baking the pizza on top of a preheated sheet or tray should prevent this. However, it could be too thick or have too much topping. If the topping is cooked before the base, cover with foil and give it another 5 mins.\n\n###### CHOOSE YOUR TOPPINGS\nFancy a bit more topping? Here's some suggestions. Olives, ham and chargrilled artichokes; Spicy sausage, chilli or jalapeños and\n\nsliced tomato; Spinach, garlic, gorgonzola cheese and a whole egg cracked on top; Creamy mascarpone, pesto, roasted red peppers and sliced mushrooms. Or if you're not sure what you fancy – why not do half and half? Also try our [cheesy courgette pizza](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/cheesy-courgette-pizza).\n\n###### CALZONE\nPile sauce and toppings onto one half of the dough circle, brush the edge with a little water, then fold and pinch to make a pasty shape. Bake until golden as before.\n\n###### GARLIC & ROSEMARY BREAD\nLeave the dough a bit thicker, brush with oil and stud with rosemary sprigs. Bake for 15 mins or until risen and golden. Brush with garlic butter.\n\nRecipe from Good Food magazine, September 2007\n## Sponsored content\nAd\n\n## Comments, questions and tips (402)\n### Overall rating\nA star rating of 4.7 out of 5.565 ratings\n\n#### benshawismael\n2 weeks ago\n\ntip\n\nnever add cheese\n\nReply\n\n#### benshawismael\n2 weeks ago\n\nquestion\n\nComment if u love your parents\n\nReply\n\n#### benshawismael\n3 weeks ago\n\nquestion\n\nThis is the best food if u add blue cheese and cinnamon. right?\n\nReply\n\n##### 21hcantrell\n2 weeks ago\n\nhi\\#\n\n#### maldwyn.ljmu\n1 month ago\n\nhello pizza people\n\nReply\n\n##### benshawismael\n3 weeks ago\n\nhi\n\n#### d9qhgkfb7k\n2 months ago\n\nquestion\n\nHello, can I freeze the dough? Or if I wanted to put it in the fridge to use later in the week, how many days would be okay? 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Make a well, pour in 200ml warm water and the olive oil and bring together with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. You can leave the dough to rise if you like, but it’s not essential for a thin crust.\n- ### step 2\n  Make the sauce: Mix the passata, basil and crushed garlic together, then season to taste. Leave to stand at room temperature while you get on with shaping the base.\n- ### step 3\n  [Roll out](http:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/content\/test-best-rolling-pins) the dough: if you’ve let the dough rise, give it a quick knead, then split into two balls. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into large rounds, about 25cm across, using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift the rounds onto two floured baking sheets.\n- ### step 4\n  Top and bake: heat the oven to 240C\/220C fan\/gas 8. Put another baking sheet or an upturned baking tray in the oven on the top shelf. Smooth sauce over bases with the back of a spoon. Scatter with cheese and tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and season. Put one pizza, still on its baking sheet, on top of the preheated sheet or tray. Bake for 8-10 mins until crisp. Serve with a little more olive oil, and basil leaves if using. Repeat step for remaining pizza.\n\n###### RECIPE TIPS\n###### TROUBLESHOOTING\nIf the dough is too wet: add a bit more flour and work it in. If dough is too stretchy to roll out: leave it to rest for 10 mins or so, then try again. You need far more pressure when rolling dough than when rolling out pastry. If the base isn’t cooked: baking the pizza on top of a preheated sheet or tray should prevent this. However, it could be too thick or have too much topping. If the topping is cooked before the base, cover with foil and give it another 5 mins.\n\n###### CHOOSE YOUR TOPPINGS\nFancy a bit more topping? Here's some suggestions. Olives, ham and chargrilled artichokes; Spicy sausage, chilli or jalapeños and\n\nsliced tomato; Spinach, garlic, gorgonzola cheese and a whole egg cracked on top; Creamy mascarpone, pesto, roasted red peppers and sliced mushrooms. Or if you're not sure what you fancy – why not do half and half? Also try our [cheesy courgette pizza](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/cheesy-courgette-pizza).\n\n###### CALZONE\nPile sauce and toppings onto one half of the dough circle, brush the edge with a little water, then fold and pinch to make a pasty shape. Bake until golden as before.\n\n###### GARLIC & ROSEMARY BREAD\nLeave the dough a bit thicker, brush with oil and stud with rosemary sprigs. Bake for 15 mins or until risen and golden. Brush with garlic butter.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Nutrition: per serving kcal 431 fat 15g saturates 7g carbs 59g sugars 2g low fibre 3g protein 19g salt 1.9g Method step 1 Make the base: Put the flour into a large bowl , then stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well, pour in 200ml warm water and the olive oil and bring together with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. You can leave the dough to rise if you like, but it’s not essential for a thin crust. step 2 Make the sauce: Mix the passata, basil and crushed garlic together, then season to taste. Leave to stand at room temperature while you get on with shaping the base. step 3 Roll out the dough: if you’ve let the dough rise, give it a quick knead, then split into two balls. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into large rounds, about 25cm across, using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift the rounds onto two floured baking sheets. step 4 Top and bake: heat the oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 8. Put another baking sheet or an upturned baking tray in the oven on the top shelf. Smooth sauce over bases with the back of a spoon. Scatter with cheese and tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and season. Put one pizza, still on its baking sheet, on top of the preheated sheet or tray. Bake for 8-10 mins until crisp. Serve with a little more olive oil, and basil leaves if using. Repeat step for remaining pizza. RECIPE TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING If the dough is too wet: add a bit more flour and work it in. If dough is too stretchy to roll out: leave it to rest for 10 mins or so, then try again. You need far more pressure when rolling dough than when rolling out pastry. If the base isn’t cooked: baking the pizza on top of a preheated sheet or tray should prevent this. However, it could be too thick or have too much topping. If the topping is cooked before the base, cover with foil and give it another 5 mins. CHOOSE YOUR TOPPINGS Fancy a bit more topping? Here's some suggestions. Olives, ham and chargrilled artichokes; Spicy sausage, chilli or jalapeños and sliced tomato; Spinach, garlic, gorgonzola cheese and a whole egg cracked on top; Creamy mascarpone, pesto, roasted red peppers and sliced mushrooms. Or if you're not sure what you fancy – why not do half and half? Also try our cheesy courgette pizza . CALZONE Pile sauce and toppings onto one half of the dough circle, brush the edge with a little water, then fold and pinch to make a pasty shape. Bake until golden as before. GARLIC & ROSEMARY BREAD Leave the dough a bit thicker, brush with oil and stud with rosemary sprigs. Bake for 15 mins or until risen and golden. Brush with garlic butter.
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Make a well, pour in 200ml warm water and the olive oil and bring together with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. You can leave the dough to rise if you like, but it’s not essential for a thin crust. - ### step 2 Make the sauce: Mix the passata, basil and crushed garlic together, then season to taste. Leave to stand at room temperature while you get on with shaping the base. - ### step 3 [Roll out](http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-best-rolling-pins) the dough: if you’ve let the dough rise, give it a quick knead, then split into two balls. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into large rounds, about 25cm across, using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift the rounds onto two floured baking sheets. - ### step 4 Top and bake: heat the oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 8. Put another baking sheet or an upturned baking tray in the oven on the top shelf. Smooth sauce over bases with the back of a spoon. Scatter with cheese and tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and season. Put one pizza, still on its baking sheet, on top of the preheated sheet or tray. Bake for 8-10 mins until crisp. Serve with a little more olive oil, and basil leaves if using. Repeat step for remaining pizza. ###### RECIPE TIPS ###### TROUBLESHOOTING If the dough is too wet: add a bit more flour and work it in. If dough is too stretchy to roll out: leave it to rest for 10 mins or so, then try again. You need far more pressure when rolling dough than when rolling out pastry. If the base isn’t cooked: baking the pizza on top of a preheated sheet or tray should prevent this. However, it could be too thick or have too much topping. If the topping is cooked before the base, cover with foil and give it another 5 mins. ###### CHOOSE YOUR TOPPINGS Fancy a bit more topping? Here's some suggestions. Olives, ham and chargrilled artichokes; Spicy sausage, chilli or jalapeños and sliced tomato; Spinach, garlic, gorgonzola cheese and a whole egg cracked on top; Creamy mascarpone, pesto, roasted red peppers and sliced mushrooms. Or if you're not sure what you fancy – why not do half and half? Also try our [cheesy courgette pizza](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cheesy-courgette-pizza). ###### CALZONE Pile sauce and toppings onto one half of the dough circle, brush the edge with a little water, then fold and pinch to make a pasty shape. Bake until golden as before. ###### GARLIC & ROSEMARY BREAD Leave the dough a bit thicker, brush with oil and stud with rosemary sprigs. Bake for 15 mins or until risen and golden. Brush with garlic butter. Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2007 ## Sponsored content Ad ## Comments, questions and tips (402) ### Overall rating A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.565 ratings #### benshawismael 2 weeks ago tip never add cheese Reply #### benshawismael 2 weeks ago question Comment if u love your parents Reply #### benshawismael 3 weeks ago question This is the best food if u add blue cheese and cinnamon. right? Reply ##### 21hcantrell 2 weeks ago hi\# #### maldwyn.ljmu 1 month ago hello pizza people Reply ##### benshawismael 3 weeks ago hi #### d9qhgkfb7k 2 months ago question Hello, can I freeze the dough? Or if I wanted to put it in the fridge to use later in the week, how many days would be okay? Thanks Reply Show more (397) Ad Ad [Savour the season](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/subscribe?utm_source=fabric&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_content=sidebar-widget&utm_campaign=326cspring-26) Turn ordinary meals into something special with Good Food All Access for just £9.99 for 6 month. 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Readable Markdown	Nutrition: per serving - kcal431 - fat15g - saturates7g - carbs59g - sugars2g low - fibre3g - protein19g - salt1\.9g ## Method - ### step 1 Make the base: Put the flour into a [large bowl](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/top-five-mixing-bowls), then stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well, pour in 200ml warm water and the olive oil and bring together with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. You can leave the dough to rise if you like, but it’s not essential for a thin crust. - ### step 2 Make the sauce: Mix the passata, basil and crushed garlic together, then season to taste. Leave to stand at room temperature while you get on with shaping the base. - ### step 3 [Roll out](http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-best-rolling-pins) the dough: if you’ve let the dough rise, give it a quick knead, then split into two balls. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into large rounds, about 25cm across, using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift the rounds onto two floured baking sheets. - ### step 4 Top and bake: heat the oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 8. Put another baking sheet or an upturned baking tray in the oven on the top shelf. Smooth sauce over bases with the back of a spoon. Scatter with cheese and tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and season. Put one pizza, still on its baking sheet, on top of the preheated sheet or tray. Bake for 8-10 mins until crisp. Serve with a little more olive oil, and basil leaves if using. Repeat step for remaining pizza. ###### RECIPE TIPS ###### TROUBLESHOOTING If the dough is too wet: add a bit more flour and work it in. If dough is too stretchy to roll out: leave it to rest for 10 mins or so, then try again. You need far more pressure when rolling dough than when rolling out pastry. If the base isn’t cooked: baking the pizza on top of a preheated sheet or tray should prevent this. However, it could be too thick or have too much topping. If the topping is cooked before the base, cover with foil and give it another 5 mins. ###### CHOOSE YOUR TOPPINGS Fancy a bit more topping? Here's some suggestions. Olives, ham and chargrilled artichokes; Spicy sausage, chilli or jalapeños and sliced tomato; Spinach, garlic, gorgonzola cheese and a whole egg cracked on top; Creamy mascarpone, pesto, roasted red peppers and sliced mushrooms. Or if you're not sure what you fancy – why not do half and half? Also try our [cheesy courgette pizza](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cheesy-courgette-pizza). ###### CALZONE Pile sauce and toppings onto one half of the dough circle, brush the edge with a little water, then fold and pinch to make a pasty shape. Bake until golden as before. ###### GARLIC & ROSEMARY BREAD Leave the dough a bit thicker, brush with oil and stud with rosemary sprigs. Bake for 15 mins or until risen and golden. Brush with garlic butter.
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