Kittencal's Overnight Pizza Crust 2

This makes a very tasty tender and chewy crust, you can leave the dough in one piece for an extra large pizza or divide it in two for two smaller pizzas --- this must be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated overnight after the first rise, no need to preheat the oven before baking the pizza, and make certain to sprinkle the cheese on top of the crust then place the remaining topping on top of the cheese --- you will love this crust!!

Steps

Proof the yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar in 1-1 / 2 cups warm water for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy.

Meanwhile fit a heavy-duty stand mixer with the kneader blade.

In the bowl , place 4 cups flour with 1 / 2 cup oil 1 teaspoon sugar , 2 teaspoons salt and the fresh chopped garlic or garlic powder.

After the yeast is proofed and foamy , add it to the bowl and start kneading , adding in more flour if needed to create a soft smooth dough.

Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface and let rest for about 10 minutes.

Grease a large bowl.

Gather up dough and knead gently for about 30 seconds and place into the bowl.

Cover and let rise for about 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.

Punch down dough.

Shape into a large ball.

Generously oil the outside of the dough ball , and place in a heavy-duty ziploc plastic bag and close the bag.

Place in the fridge overnight.

If the dough keeps rising in the bag , just punch lightly with hands and it will go down.

When ready to .

Ingredients

warm water, yeast, sugar, all-purpose flour, olive oil, salt, fresh garlic