Ingredients

The following ingredients have 32 Servings
  • 2 C warm water
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4+ C bread flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 8 string cheese (cut in half lengthwise)

Instruction

  • Add the yeast, sugar, and warm water to a mixing bowl with a dough hook and let bloom for 5-10 mins
  • Add the olive oil and blend
  • add 3 C of the bread flour and mix until smooth
  • add 1/4 C of flour at a time and mix until the dough has cleaned the sides of the bowl - it will be different depending on the altitude and humidity - it's about getting the right feel - don't add too much flour!
  • knead another 5 mins in the mixer or by hand
  • Cover your mixer bowl and let the dough rise for 1 1/2 hours (or if hand kneading add the dough to a greased bowl and cover)
  • Knock down your dough and pull out of the bowl
  • divide into 2 and roll out two 14 inch rounds
  • lay the cut cheese sticks around the edge of the crust, about 1/2 inch from the edge
  • brush the outside edge of the crust with water and wrap the crust around the cheese and press to seal
  • Place a pizza stone in the oven, preheat to 425
  • Prick the dough
  • Top with your favorite sauce, toppings and cheese
  • Bake 12 mins until the center is cooked through