Receta Basic Pizza Dough
- 1 lb. all-purpose flour (about 4 cups sifted)
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1 packet dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm (110°F) water
Combine the water, sugar and yeast in a glass bowl and stir for a few seconds. Let stand for about 5 minutes or until the mixture gives off a strong yeasty smell.
Combine the flour, olive oil and salt in a food processor. Add the yeast mixture and pulse until the dough comes together.
Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and knead for about a minute or until a smooth ball forms.
Transfer the ball to an oiled glass bowl and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a warm place for about 40 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.
Turn the dough back onto a floured surface, punch it down, and knead for a few seconds, then form back into a ball. Return to an oiled bowl, covered in plastic, for another half hour or until it again doubles in size.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface once again, punch it down until flat, and cut it into three equal portions. Now form each of these three portions into a ball.
Brush the tops of the dough balls with olive oil and either wrap in plastic and refrigerate or use right away.
Makes enough dough for three 12″ pizzas.