Spicy Pizza Dough

By á-46868

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp basil
• 1 tbsp marjoram
• 1 tbsp red pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, olive oil and yeast.

Stir until the yeast dissolves, then set aside to proof for 5 minutes or until slightly foamy. (If the mixture doesn’t foam, your yeast is too old –toss it out and start again with a fresh packet of yeast.)

Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.

Pour in the proofed yeast, and begin mixing on medium-low until the dough starts to come together. (If the dough looks dry or crumbly, add some water, a tablespoon at a time, until it comes together.)

Increase the speed to medium, and knead for 5-7 minutes or until the dough is soft and elastic.

Shape the dough into a ball, and transfer to a large lightly oiled bowl, turning the ball over to coat the entire surface with oil.

Cover with a clean dishtowel and set aside in a warm, draft-free spot to rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Once the dough has doubled, punch down, then let rest for 5 minutes before shaping.

The finished dough can be used in any recipe that calls for a regular pizza dough – you’ll have enough to make two twelve-inch pizzas, or four large calzones.