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Basic pizza dough


 Basic pizza dough recipe in the pizza category

 Recipe ingredients:

  • 2 packages dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil


 Recipe method:

  • Dissolve yeast in water. Set aside for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine flour, salt, sugar and oil in bowl. Make a well in the center.
  • When water-yeast mixture is bubbly, pour into center of well.
  • Start kneading dough, bringing flour toward center of bowl, gradually increase kneading motion.
  • If dough feels dry, add a little more water. If it feels sticky, add more flour.
  • Knead vigorously until dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Roll into ball. Cover with a damp cloth.
  • Let rest for about 20 minutes in warm place.
  • Beat dough with your palm to expel gas formed while fermenting.
  • Roll dough again into ball. Place in greased bowl. Baste with oil.
  • Cover with plastic wrap. Store in refrigerator.
  • When ready to use, place dough on floured counter top or table.
  • Flatten with your hands, working from center out. A rolling pin may do also.
  • Push dough evenly onto greased cookie sheet or pizza pan, forming a 12 inch circle with edges thicker than middle.
  • Apply favorite topping in desired amounts.
  • Bake in hot oven 475 to 500 degrees until golden brown.

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