Unbelievably Great Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 12 oz water warmed to 100 degrees F.
- 4 C 00 pizza flour all purpose flour will work
- 2 tsp dry active yeast
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 2 tbsp more
- water for spritzing the crust
- olive oil to cover dough
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until well incorporated.
- Allow the dough to rest 10 minutes.
- Knead the dough 7 to 8 minutes. It will be tacky. Add more flour if needed but do so sparingly.
- Place dough in a bowl, coated with olive oil. and cover with a dish towel
- Allow dough to rise for one hour
- Preheat oven and baking stone (or two inverted baking sheets) to 500 degrees F.
- Divide the dough into two balls.
- On a flat surface, press each ball into a flat round disc.
- Use your hands to stretch and shape each ball into a 12 inch circle.
- Place the dough on a sheet of parchment paper for transferring.
- Use a cutting board or pizza peel to place the pizza on before topping. This will help with the transfer to the baking stone. (or baking sheets)
- Top the pizza with sauce and your choice of toppings and cheese.
- Spritz the outer crust with a fine mist of water for a crispier crust.
- Bake 10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
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