Perfect for: pizza · breadsticks ·pretzels
Dough Hook, small mixing bowl - 400 F
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⅔ cup + 2 tsp YEAST
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½ TBSP SUGAR
- 2 ½ cups WARM WATER (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
In the mixing bowl, dissolve yeast & sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
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2 lbs FLOUR (6 to 10 cups)
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8oz SUGAR (1 cup)
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1 TBSP SALT
- 2 TBSP OIL (vegetable oil or EVOO)
- Add 6 cups of the flour, sugar, salt, & oil in a large bowl.
- On low: Mix for 1 minute.
- Change gears: medium for 5 min.
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough & cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm location for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
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- Prepare the dough:
- Punch down the dough to remove air bubbles.
- Divide the dough in 4.
- Flatten dough into a circle on a floured surface.
- Lift the edges & fold over to create a rim.
- Rest the dough:
- Cover it and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Prepare toppings:
- Top the pizza:
- Press dents into the dough to prevent bubbling.
- Bake the pizza:
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 min, or until golden brown.
You can also freeze baked slices for up to 3 months.