Pizza dough

By Tonsc721

Ingredients

• 1 package fresh or dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cups cool water
• 3 cups all-purpose flour

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, and let proof 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the salt, honey, olive oil and cool water in a small bowl or
measuring cup. Mix well.

Place flour in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour honey-water
mixture and proofed yeast into well. Slowly incorporate flour into wet
ingredients, working outward from the center. When dough is formed, transfer to
a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth. Place in a buttered bowl; let
rest, covered, for 30 minutes.

Divide dough into four equal parts. Roll into smooth, tight balls. Place on a
flat dish, cover with a damp towel. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

One hour before baking, remove dough from refrigerator.

Lightly flour work surface. Flatten each ball of dough into a circle about 6
inches in diameter, making the outer edge thicker than the center. Turn dough
over and repeat. Lift the dough and gently stretch the edges, working clockwise
to form a 7- to 8-inch circle.

Before you are ready to bake the pizzas, preheat a pizza stone in a 500-degree
oven for 30 minutes. Top individual pizzas with the desired ingredients. Bake
pizzas on the pizza stone for 10-12 minutes. Serve immediately. Serves 4