Pizza Dough

Serving Size: 1/2 the recipe
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 60 min
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
3 cups flour (bread or all purpose)
1 tsp sugar
1 packet (2 tsp) yeast
2 tsp kosher salt
7/8 - 9/8 cups water (110 F)
2 tbsp olive oil
Recipe:
  1. Activate yeast by hydrating with lukewarm water and sugar. Let sit for at least 15 minutest.
  2. Measure flour and put into mixing stand bowl.
  3. Add yeast mixture.
  4. Add water until a soft smooth dough forms.
  5. Mix on setting 2 for 4 - 5 minutes.
  6. Cover dough and allow to rise for 45 minutes.
  7. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Up to 24 hours)
  8. Remove 2 - 3 hours before needed and allow to come to room temperature.
  9. Divide into 2 portions. 10.On a lightly greased pan/cooking dish spread dough out slowly, taking 15 minutes breaks if it shrinks away from the edges.
  10. Allow to rise for another 90 minutes on/in the cooking dish.
  11. Bake at 450 degrees for 8 - 14 minutes, until starting to “set”. (thicker crusts will need closer to 14 minutes)

You can take the pizza crust at this point and freeze for 2 -3 months. Allow to cool fully to room temperature before wrapping for storage.

  1. Top your pizza and put back into the oven at 450 degrees for another 10 - 15 minutes.