Pizza Dough

• Posted on November 22, 2017
• Posted by cyandvai
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• Posted in Bread

• 3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 envelope instant dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups water, 110 degrees F
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons

1. Combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and combine.
2. While the mixer is running, add the water and 2 tablespoons of the oil and beat until the dough forms into a ball.
3. If the dough is sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a solid ball.
4. If the dough is too dry, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
5. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.

1. Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, add the dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces.
3. Cover each with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes.