Neopolitan-style Pizza topped with Anchovies

I have borrowed this recipe from Gino D'aCampo's book, 'Fantastico! Modern Italian Food'. I have used it many times, because it's quick, cheap and easy. I must admit I have also been known to buy the packet pizza mix, but I have stopped doing this now, honestly because I kept forgetting to add it to the shopping list and would use this reicpe instead. I have used this recipe so often now and find it much more satisfying to make my own base, plus you can change the quantities (make it a bit bigger, or double the quantities for guests) and it is so quick, cheap and simple - now I find it's actually more effort to open the packet!
Gino says that this makes 2 x 25cm Pizza's - but I generally find this amount makes one good large 12" pizza - to share between 2.

Ingredients:

Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon dried yeast
140ml warm water
180g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the Topping:

400g Tinned Tomatoes or Passata
1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 anchovy fillets in oil
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
Drizzle of Olive oil
Salt and Pepper

1. To prepare the dough, mix the salt, yeast and water together in a measuring jug.


2. Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl, make a well in the centre and add the water mixture, and the olive oil.


3. Use a spoon to mix everything well to create a wet dough.


4. Turn out the dough onto a clean, well floured surface and work it well with your hands for about 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.


5. Place in a bowl and cover with a tea-towel, lave in a warm place to rest for at least 45 minutes (although, I can never wait this long and it still turns out lovely!)


6. The dough should nearly double in size.


7. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 220/425/gas mark 7


8. Once rested, turn out the dough (you can divide into 2 smaller balls for individual pizza's at this point). Place the bases on an oiled baking tray.


9. Add a topping of your choice, I have added some traditional ones and some of my favourites below.


10. Cook in the middle of the oven for about 20 minutes or until golden and brown.