Saturday, April 19, 2008

New York Style Pizza Dough

1 1/2 C warm water (110-115 degrees)
4 1/2 C flour
1 T olive oil
2 1/2 t white sugar
2 1/2 t salt
1 pkg yeast (2 1/4t)

I usually heat the water for about a minute in the microwave (I test with my thermometer to make sure it's not too hot), then add sugar, salt, oil & yeast. Right away I begin adding flour in mixmaster, with dough hook, and mix slowly and add all until blended. Knead for approximately 5-10 minutes, let rise 1 hour. This makes enough dough for 2 pizzas.

Preheat oven to 500, with oven rack on lowest position in oven. Preheat pizza stone in the oven so it's hot. Roll pizza dough onto greased tinfoil and top as desired. When ready for the oven, slide the whole thing in (tinfoil and all) for about 6-7min for a crispy crust on the bottom.

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