Easy Pizza Dough

 

Home Made Easy Pizza Dough.

For some reason the must have a Pizza happens when nothing else will fill the spot. Waiting for your favourite delivered pie is expensive and some times not available when needed and the quality of the pizza you received. I always keep enough ingredients around the fridge and pantry to make a Pie. I make this dough in a batch and vac sealed will stay usable for a few weeks. Thick or thin the choice depends on what goes on top. Roasted veggies take less time and moisture in items like pineapple, mushrooms or tomatoes need time to cook threw. I also aerate the crust to let the oils from the cheese and meats flavour the crust and give a nice texture.

Here is an easy pizza pie dough recipe.

Easy Pizza Dough!
You will need:
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water
3 3/4 cups unbleached hard flour or whole wheat
1 tbs. fresh olive oil
1 tbs. sea salt
1 tbs. sugar for Chicago style puffy crust
Combine the yeast and the warm water in a large bowl.
Let stand for 5 – 10 minutes until yeast is dissolved and is starting to foam up.
Mix in the rest of the ingredients.
Mix until it’s all holding together.
Turn the out dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 8-9 minutes.
The dough should be smooth and elastic, tacky, not sticky!
Transfer it over to a bowl with the olive oil and turn the dough over to coat completely.
Cover with clean and floured cotton dish towel and let rise near the oven it’s about doubled in volume.
Punch the dough down and divide it in half.
Roll your dough into a ball and let it rest, covered, for about 10-15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 470F. Dust your baking stone or baking sheet with cornmeal which is important to do this for a crispier crust.
Now roll it out flat. Shape and load with your favourite toppings.
Bake until edges turn golden about 15/ 20 minutes. Pierce dough bubbles.
Try this on a stone in your oven or BBQ.
Enjoy!

The best toppings are the ones you like best.