Pizazzy Pizza Dough

Pizza is one of those often abused and neglected culinary creations. It has been reduced to being microwaveable, freezer safe for seemingly forever, and ready in 5min. Every time a frozen pizza is heated somewhere an Italian cries. For such an easy to make eternal chief of the delicatessens it is sad how haphazardly and lackadaisical it's preparation has become. Well now's an excellent time to turn from your ardently slothful ways, right a wrong, and stop an Italian from crying. Behold, I give you a simple and easy pizza dough for the basis of all your future creations.

Yield: 2 Pizzas

Ingredients:

~5 1/4 Cup Flour (656g)

1 1/2 Cup Warm Water

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

2 tsp Yeast

2 tsp Salt

1 tbsp White Granulated Sugar

Recipe:

Add the yeast and sugar to the warm water.

Allow to sit for about 5min until the water gets frothy.

Combine the flour, salt, olive oil and yeast mixture. Mix with a stand mixer and dough hook for 5-7min or knead by hand for about 15min until the dough is lightly tacky to the touch. The dough should not stick to the sides of the bowl but should lightly stick to the bottom. Add a little more flour if necessary to achieve proper consistency.

Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover with a cloth or plastic wrap.

Place in a warm spot (like a warm oven) for 45min or until doubled.

Where you go from here is up to you. All meat, veggies, red sauce, white sauce, the possibilities are limited only by your mind. If your head's spinning feel free to refrigerate the dough and use the next day.