Makes: 4 medium pizzas
Ingredients:
1/2 cup warm water (about 110° F)
1 envelope (2½ tsp) instant yeast
1¼ cups water, at room temperature
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting the work surface and hands
1½ tsp salt
Olive oil for oiling the bowl
Procedure:
1. Measure the warm water into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup. Sprinkle in the yeast and let stand until the yeast dissolves and swells, about 5 minutes. Add room temperature water and oil and stir to combine.
2. Combine the salt and half the flour in a deep bowl. Add the liquid ingredients and use a wooden spoon to combine. Add the remaining flour, stirring until a cohesive mass forms.
3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 7 to 8 minutes, using a little dusting flour as possible while kneading.
4. Form the dough into a ball, put it in a deep oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise until it doubles in size, about 2 hours.
5. Press the dough to deflate and add your sauce and toppings!
Recipe Author: Unknown
Book: The New Best Recipe Cookbook
Book Author: America’s Test Kitchen
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Recipe Source: http://warmvanillasugar.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/the-best-pizza-dough/