#FOR_THE_PIZZA_BASE:

In the bowl of a stand mixer with dough hook attached, combine the dough ingredients in this order - flour, yeast, sugar - give a quick stir - then salt, olive oil, warm water.
Mix on low-medium speed for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Or kneading by hand.

Lightly oil a bowl and place the dough inside, flipping until it's lightly oiled all over. Cover with plastic wrap and sit in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare your favorite toppings.

#MAKING_THE_PIZZA:

After the dough has risen, remove the plastic wrap and gently turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 2 pieces, shape each into a ball and cover with a dry tea towel. Allow them to sit for another 15 minutes to prove.
Preheat oven to 230C / 450F / 210C fan forced..

On a lightly floured surface, roll and gently stretch each ball of dough out into a circle roughly.

Transfer to pizza trays.

Lay the cheese strings around the edge of each pizza about 1 inch in from the edge.

Fold the dough over the cheese sticks and press it down into the dough on the other side to seal.
Lightly brush each base with olive oil.

Spread the tomato puree over each (or to taste), scatter over shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, followed by salami slices.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is crispy and golden.

#Notes:

Bread flour works best but you can substitute all-purpose flour.

You can use any Favourite topping in your pizza.