Pizza Dough

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  Ingredients
1 tsp instant or rapid rise yeast
3 C all purpose or bread flour
2 tsp coarse salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1 to 1¼ C water
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Combine half of the flour with the salt and yeast and stir to blend.
  2. Add 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons olive oil; stir with wooden spoon til smooth.
  3. Add remaining flour a bit at a time.
    1. When mixture is too stiff to stir with spoon, begin kneading, adding as little flour as possible: just enough to keep it from being a sticky mess.
    2. Knead until smooth but quite moist, about 10 min.
    3. Turn into a dough ball.
  4. Grease a bowl with remaining olive oil, place dough in, cover with plastic wrap or damp cloth and let rise in warm area until dough doubles in size (1-2 hrs). Or in the fridge for 6-8 hrs.

Appendix

  • Makes 1 large or 2 small pizzas.
  • Hotter the better, around 500 degrees, for 6-12 mins.
  • Consider modifications:
    • Blend wheat and white flours.
    • Use a flavored olive oil, such as basil or garlic.
    • Sprinkle italian seasoning in the dough.