BASIC PIZZA

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Making your own pizza is so much fun and easier than you think. Just follow our foolproof recipe for restaurant-quality results.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) rapid-rise yeast
4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
Four Pizza Toppings
Chunky Tomato Sauce for Basic Pizza

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a food processor, pulse together flour, cornmeal, yeast, and salt. With processor running, add oil and then 2 cups cold water in a steady stream; process until dough just forms a ball.
  • Turn out dough onto a floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, 3 to 4 times. Place in a resealable bag; let rise until doubled in bulk, 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (let come to room temperature before proceeding, about 40 minutes).
  • Divide dough into four equal portions; roll into balls, and cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap until puffed, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place each dough ball on a baking sheet; using your hands, gently flatten, and pull into 8-by-10-inch ovals. Top as desired.
  • Bake until crust is gold brown and toppings are hot, rotating sheets halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes.

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