Pizza Dough 2

By michaelmeiner

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 1/4 cups water, at room temperature
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Measure 1/2 cup warm water into a 2 cup measuring cup. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it stand until swollen, about 5 minutes. Add enough room temperature water to equal 1 3/4 cups and then add oil.

Place the flour and salt in the bowl of a mixer. Briefly mix to combine. Slowly add the liquid ingredients and continue to mix at low speed until a cohesive mass forms Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Form the dough into a ball, put it in a deep oiled ball, cover with plastic wrap.

After the dough has doubled in size (about 2 hours), deflate it by pressing down on it with your fist. Divide and shape the dough as in the recipe.