VINNIE'S PIZZA DOUGH

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Categories     Cheese     Pizza

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups bread flour or "00" flour
1 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
2 cups lukewarm water (105-110*)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup semolina flour for dusting

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, sugar, yeast and salt. With the dough hook, mix to combine.
  • Add the water and olive oil.
  • Mix on low speed for about 30 seconds until the dough is moistened.
  • Turn mixer to medium speed for about 10 minutes, allowing a ball to form and the gluten to activate.
  • Pour dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead to bring together.
  • Cut in half. Form each piece of dough into a smooth elastic ball.
  • Place each ball of dough into a quart sized container or large metal bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.
  • At least 2 hours before baking, remove dough from the refrigerator. Lightly dust each ball with flour, then place each dough into its own bowl, covered with a damp towel.
  • Place dough in a warm place until the dough doubles in size, about two hours.
  • Turn one ball of dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Press the dough into a circle and stretch into a 14-inch circle.
  • Sprinkle a pizza peel with semolina flour and transfer dough.
  • Spread sauce, cheese and toppings onto the pizza.
  • Transfer pizza to preheated stone and back until golden brown. Freezing the cheese allows it to stay melty while the crust bakes.

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