Follow This Basic Pizza
Dough Recipe exactly and see the result. The crust will chewy, not hard and it
browned nicely
Ingredients
2 packages dry yeast
1-1/2 cup lukewarm water
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
Dissolve
yeast in water; set aside for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine flour,
salt, sugar and oil in bowl; make a well in the center. When water / yeast
mixture is bubbly, pour into center of well. Start kneading dough, bringing
flour toward center of bowl; gradually increase kneading motion.
If
dough feels dry, add a little more water; if it feels sticky, add more flour. Knead
vigorously until dough is smooth and elastic. Roll into ball; cover with a damp
cloth. Let rest for about 20 minutes in warm place. Beat dough with your palm
to expel gas formed while fermenting. Roll dough again into ball; place in
greased bowl. Baste with oil. Cover with plastic wrap; store in refrigerator.
ready to use, place dough on floured counter top or table. Flatten with your
hands, working from center out (a rolling pin may do also). Push dough evenly
onto greased cookie sheet or pizza pan, forming a 12 inch circle with edges
thicker than middle. Apply favorite topping in desired a mounts. Bake in hot
oven (475 to 500 degrees) until golden brown.
Note We
usually add fresh rosemary, basil and oregano into the Basic Pizza Dough Recipe to add extra flavor
in every bite. As well, use a mixture of whole wheat and all purpose flour to
make it a little healthier. It should delicious Basic Pizza Dough Recipe.
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