Sunday, January 13, 2013

Pizza Dough

Ingredients

7 1/2 cups of flour
4 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp active dry yeast
3 cups warm water

*Whisk flour, salt and yeast together in a large bowl.
*Gradually add 3 cups of warm water and mix together with a wooden spoon.
*Using your hands, gently bring the dough together to form a ball.
*Move the dough into a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap. 
*Set aside in a warm, draft free area for at least 18 hours.

(At least 18 hours later)
*Transfer dough to a floured word surface and gently shape into a rough rectangle. 
*Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
*Working with one portion at a time, take the four corners and fold them in towards the middle. Turn seam down on a lightly floured baking sheet and dust the top with flour. 
*Cover with a clean, damp towel and set aside for at least 1 hour.

(To make the pizza)
*Position oven rack in the top third of the oven. 
*Turn oven on the highest temperature for 1 full hour.
*Don't use a rolling pin. Use your hands to stretch the dough out.
*Place pizza dough on top of the pizza stone in the oven for 2 minutes.
*After the 2 minutes, apply the toppings you want and cook for about 8-9 more minutes.
*Allow the oven to reheat after each pizza for about 5 minutes.




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