Four-Cheese Pesto Pizza

Instructions

1. Step
   Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
2. Step
   In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt; set aside.
3. Step
   In a large bowl, pour in water and dissolve sugar. Sprinkle with yeast and let stand for about 10 minutes or until frothy. Stir in butter. Gradually stir in flour mixture until ragged dough forms.
4. Step
   Turn out onto lightly floured work surface and knead dough for about 4 minutes or until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Place in clean oiled bowl; cover and let stand for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Step
   Divide dough in half and roll each out into 12-inch (30 cm) rounds. Place each on a pizza pan or baking sheet. Dock the dough with a fork (see tip).
6. Step
   Brush pizza dough outer edges lightly with butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Spread pesto among both pizza rounds; except where the seasoning is. Top each evenly with cheese.
7. Step
   Bake for about 10 minutes or until crust is crisp and golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
8. Step
   Remove from oven and sprinkle with basil to serve. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if using.