Homemade Pizza Dough
0Wednesday, 31 October 2012
I originally made this recipe because my friend Leah and I wanted to make pizzas for a holiday potluck. We searched all over Montreal to find dough with no luck. So at the last minute we decided to make it....and voilà! I'll never buy it again.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Yields: 2 12-inch pizzas
Ingredients
1 package (~2 1/4 tsp) active-dry yeast
1 - 1 1/2 cup water (110 °F)
4 cups flour (you can use all purpose or 1/2 all purpose & 1/2 whole wheat)
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
Toppings of your choice
Directions
1. Add warm water and yeast together with a pinch of sugar. Let stand
for 5 minutes until yeast starts to bubble and froth.
2. Meanwhile, add flour and salt to a mixer/food processor and pulse until
mixed. With the machine on, add the yeast mixture in a steady
stream. If dough does not form then add a little extra water. Add oil
and pulse to coat.
3. Scoop dough onto a lightly-floured surface. Coat hands with flour and
knead dough for 5-8 minutes. Cut the dough in half and form into two
balls.
4. Cover balls with a lightly-floured dish towel and place in the oven with
the light on (temperature off) for 1 hour (until dough has doubled in
size).
5. Shape dough into two 12-inch pies using your hands. Stretch dough
with your knuckles to expand.
6. Top with your favourite ingredients. Try:
Tre Formaggi: tomato sauce, mozzarella , grated romano, spoonfuls of ricotta, and basil.
Piccalo: Spicy bean spread, cheddar cheese, and green and red peppers.
The Leah: roasted garlic, caramelized onions and pears, and gorgonzola cheese.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until bottom crust is golden brown.
8. Savour it!
Pictures of finished pizzas coming soon...
