PIZZA DOUGH FROM IL FORNAIO

This recipe is for one crust, though we usually make five batches at a time.

Category: Bread
Cuisine Type Italian

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp active dry yeast (4 tsp for 5 batches)
6 tbsp warm water (105 degrees F) (Note: 2 cups for 5 batches)
1/2 tsp salt
additional flour for work surface and bowl

PIZZA DOUGH FROM IL FORNAIO Directions

  1. Put flour in mixing bowl, form a well in the center, and put olive oil in the ceter of the well.
  2. Disolve yeast in the warm water and set aside for 15 minutes
  3. When the yeast is ready, add the salt and the yeast measure to the well and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a floured bowl and let rise several times punching down each time the dough doubles in volume.

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