This rubbery but crunchy recipe of the pizza crust is adaptable and perfect for any time of the year. Whether you choose to create a pizza of family size or four personal cakes with this dough, you can create a base that is both satisfying and customizable.
Felicia’s Pizza Cust
- 1 camera cups (300 ml) hot water (110 ° f/43 ° C at 115 ° f/46 ° C)
- 1½ spoons (5 grams) Active dry yeast (see note)
- 1 table spoon (14 grams) extra-virgin olive oil, optional
- 2 spoons (12 grams) fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) Granulate sugar, optional
- 4 cups (500 grams) “00” flour, more to dust sprinkle
- Pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil to serve
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Pour 1 occurrence of water (300 ml) in a large bowl; Sprinkle with yeast and leave it alone until foamy.
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Beat in oil (if you use), salt and sugar (if you use). Add the flour and mix until a sticky dough is formed, mix slightly until the dough meets. Cover with a plastic wrapping and put aside in a hot place and without shooting until the dough has inflated, about 1 hour.
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Carried out on a slightly floured work surface and gently knead 1 or 2 times, forming a round. Put in a largely oiled large bowl and leave to rest at room temperature for about 6 hours. Use or store as for 1 large pizza or divide into 4 equal portions (about 208 grams each) for small pizzas.
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Place the oven grill at the bottom of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 ° F (230 ° C). Put a pizza stone in a cold oven to preheat for at least 1 hour. Alternatively, heat an inverted toll pan for at least 20 minutes.
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On a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper or a pizza peel, stretch the dough in a 14 -inch circle for a large pizza or a 6 -inch circle for small. Distribute the desired pizza sauce on the surface, leaving a 1 -inch edge. Top with fresh sliced mozzarella. Slide carefully the pizza on stone or pan in the oven.
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Cook until the crust is crunchy and golden brown, from 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, if you wish.
Note: Felicia uses only an active dry yeast ½ rounded teaspoon (2 grams) during the summer.
