Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm water (no warmer than 115 degrees.)
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 4-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instruction
- Place yeast and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer; add salt and olive oil. Stir to combine. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Bubbling and foaming lets you know that the yeast is active and working.
- Using paddle attachment, mix the contents on low (set at 2 on a KitchenAid mixer)
- Add flour slowly, 1/4 cup at a time.
- Refit with dough hook.
- Increase speed to medium-high (set at 6 on KitchenAid mixer). Mix until dough comes together in a ball.
- Mix 2 more minutes until dough is soft and pliable.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured work area. Lightly oil same bowl and set aside.
- Knead dough gently for 5 minutes. Place in oiled bowl and cover with a clean dish towel. Allow to rise in a warm, draft-free area for 30-40 minutes. Gr8 time to clean up and prepare toppings. **See Gr8 Do-Ahead.
