Best Pizza Dough

By jadedrosie

so simple & tasty

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees)
• 2 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup warm water

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over ¼ cup of the warm water and let sit 8 to 10

minutes or until foamy.

2. In a big bowl, combine the yeast mixture, 1 tbs olive oil, rye flour, 1 ¾ cups of the all

purpose flour, salt, and remaining ½ cup of water. Mix until the dough forms a ball. If the

dough is very sticky, add a little extra flour. Continue to knead for about 4 to 5 minutes by

hand, until the dough is smooth and satiny.

3. Smear a large bowl with the remaining tbs of olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl

and turn it to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm

place until it has doubled, 1 to 2 hours.

4. Lightly flour a board and roll the dough out onto a 14-inch circle. Sprinkle flour on

a pizza pan or cookie sheet and place the dough on it. Cover with a towel and allow to rest

for 30 minutes.

3. Top the pizza and bake in a preheated 475 degree oven on the bottom rack for 10 to 12

minutes or until the dough is nicely browned and the topping is hot.