WITH half-term upon us, The Hideaway in Urmston is running its children's cookery school — and here is one of the recipes to whet the appetite!

Perfect pizza

Ingredients

• 150 g self-raising flour

• 25g butter or margarine

• 1 egg

• 50ml milk

• Toppings

Equipment

Weighing scales, baking tray, mixing bowl, sieve, fork, small bowl, measuring jug, wooden spoon, flour dredger, rolling pin, sharp knife, chopping board, measuring spoons, grater and oven gloves.

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC or gas mark 6. Grease a baking tray.

2. Sift the flour into a bowl.

3. Rub the butter or margarine into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.

4. Whisk the egg and milk together in a small bowl with a fork.

5. Add the egg mixture to the flour. Mix to form a soft dough ball.

6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to form a large circle.

7. Transfer the dough on to the baking tray.

8. Spread the tomato pizza sauce over the base of the pizza.

9. Prepare and add your chosen toppings.

10. Sprinkle the grated cheese and herbs on top.

11. Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.