Pizza Dough
"My family makes pizza at least twice a month. We use this recipe"
Serves 4 each 9 inch crusts or 2 each 12 inch crusts | Prep Time about 15 minutes | Cook Time few hours to proofWhy I Love This Recipe
I love pizza. No, I really love pizza. This recipe is simple. The sourdough starter recipe reference in the list of ingredients is available through this digitized stream. Enjoy.
Ingredients You'll Need
1/2 tsp. instant yeast
OR
50 grams (1/4 cup) sourdough starter, fed (see recipe)
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. honey
225 grams (1 cup) lukewarm water
15 grams (1 Tbsp.) EVOO
75 grams (2 1/2 cups) flour (all purpose is fine, bread will give a chewier crust)
1 tsp. kosher salt
Directions
Put yeast OR sourdough starter in the bottom of stand mixer bowl. Top with sugar, honey, water, and olive oil and stir a bit to dissolve yeast/ sourdough
Top with flour and salt.
Mix on low speed for about 10 minutes, until dough is elastic and only slightly sticky.
Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide into 2 or 4 pieces.
Slightly flatten each piece, fold the edges to the center, and roll into a ball
Let sit in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or let proof on the counter until doubled in size, about 2-3 hours
