Lightly flour a work surface. Stretch or roll 100 g pizza dough into a half-size round/oval about 18 cm (7 in) across and ~0.5 cm thick for a kids-sized pizza. Create a slightly thicker rim for the crust by pinching the edge.

prepare base

Brush the dough lightly with 1 tbs olive oil, leaving the rim uncoated. Spread 3 tbs tomato sauce evenly over the dough, avoiding the outer crust (leave ~1 cm border). Season the sauce lightly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper if desired.

add cheese and toppings

Tear or thinly slice 60 g fresh mozzarella and arrange it evenly over the sauce. Add up to two toppings selected: for example, place 6 slices of pepperoni and/or scatter 30 g sliced mushrooms evenly. Keep toppings modest so the pizza bakes evenly.

bake

Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or a baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

finish

Remove pizza from oven. Scatter 4 fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza and drizzle a little extra olive oil (about 1/2 tbs) if desired. Let rest 1–2 minutes, then cut into 2–3 pieces suitable for a child.

Juice

Pour 200 ml of chilled orange juice or apple juice into a small cup. Add 2–3 ice cubes if desired. Serve immediately alongside the pizza.

Ice Cream with Nutella

plate

Place 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream in a small dessert bowl.

top

Warm 1 tbs Nutella slightly (5–10 seconds in microwave on low) until pourable but not hot. Drizzle the Nutella over the ice cream. Sprinkle 1 tsp chopped nuts on top if using.

serve

Serve immediately so the ice cream doesn't melt too much.