Basic pizza dough

Basic pizza dough的做法步骤

1. 第1步.

   Place water in a small bowl and stir in yeast. Let stand 5 minutes.

2. 第2步.

   In a large bowl, whisk together 2-1/2 cups of the flour, sugar and salt. Make well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.

3. 第3步.

   Stir until dough comes together and forms a ball. Turn out onto a well-floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, adding as much of the remaining 1/4 cup flour as needed.

4. 第4步.

   Form into a disk and place in a bowl that has been lightly coated with olive oil. Turn disk over and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Allow to rise in a warm place for 2 hours.

5. 第5步.

   Remove dough from bowl and punch down. Roll out into desired diameter.