Neighborhood Recipe Pizza Dough
Steps
Oil the inside of a large bowl and set aside.
Combine the flour and salt in another large bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl , stir together 1 / 2 cup of the warm water , the yeast , and the sugar and let the mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the yeast blooms and bubbles appear.
Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour , mixing with your hands to combine.
Gradually add the remaining water and finally the oil , mixing until the dough is soft and sticky.
You may need a little more water to make the dough soft and elastic.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic , about 10 minutes , working in more flour as needed.
Or use an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in the oiled bowl.
Turn it to coat with the oil , cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap , and let it rise for about an hour , until it is one and a half times its original size.
Punch down the dough and let it rest .
Ingredients
unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, water, fast rising yeast, sugar, olive oil