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Homemade Pizza Dough

Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 9 personal pizzas (or 3 full sized)

Ingredients
  

  • 8 g active dry yeast
  • 250 g warm water 110-115°F or 43-45°C
  • 15 g honey
  • 425 g all-purpose flour*
  • 23 g olive oil
  • 4 g salt

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together the warm water, honey and active dry yeast. Allow to sit for at least 5 minutes until all the yeast has dissolved and the mixture begins to show bubbles.
  • Add the olive oil to the yeast mixture.
  • In a large bowl, or a stand mixer, pour in your liquid, then top with the flour(s) and salt. Mix together until it resembles a shaggy mass, and then turn out onto a clean table.
  • Knead the dough for approximately 8 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  • Divide the dough into 9 portions (about 80g each**). If using immediately, cover with cling film and allow to prove until doubled in size.
  • To freeze the dough, place the balls in plastic bags so that they are not touching. To use from frozen, allow to defrost and prove until doubled in size.
  • Roll the dough out until thin on a lightly floured surface. Once at the proper size, dust the bottom with cornmeal or semolina to keep from sticking. Top with sauce, cheese, and vegetables/,meat.
  • Bake in a preheated oven (400°F or 205°C) for about 10-12 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Notes

*If you want a slightly healthier crust, use 340g white and 85g whole wheat instead of all white flour ** Divide dough into only 3 portions to make full sized pizzas