PIZZA DOUGH - BASIC

By porklion

Yields: 2 1-lb dough balls

Preparation Time: 30 min
Total Time: 2 hr 10 min

Source: Food Network Magazine Vol 4 #2

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/4-ounce packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

1) Whisk 1 1/3 cups warm water (105 degrees F) and the sugar in a bowl; sprinkle the yeast on top. Set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil.

2) Whisk the flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the yeast mixture. Gradually stir with a wooden spoon to make a rough dough.

3) Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes, dusting with more flour if necessary. Form into 2 balls. Brush 2 large bowls with olive oil, add a ball of dough to each and turn to coat with the oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Roll out and top as desired, or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze up to 1 month.