Traditional Pizza Dough #VideoRecipes
A traditional way of making pizza dough for a 15-inch pizza and select toppings of your choice.
Ingredients:
• 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Cornmeal
Procedures:
1. Combine yeast, sugar, and water in a 2-cup liquid-measuring cup; let stand for 5 minutes.
2. In work bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt. Pulse several times to combine. With processor running, slowly add yeast mixture and oil. Continue running processor until mixture is combined and forms a ball.
3. On a lightly floured surface, turn dough out and knead for 5 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees F), free from drafts, for 1 hour, or until dough is doubled in bulk.
4. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
5. Punch dough down; knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll dough into an 18-inch circle.
6. Spray a 15-inch pizza stone or 15-inch pizza tray lightly with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Place dough round on top of stone, folding edges over to fit stone. Prick dough with a fork. Or, put in a pizza tray and put inside the oven (if you’re not using stone.)
7. Top with desired sauce and toppings. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
8. Serves 1 (15-inch) pizza.
