PIZZA DOUGH Ingredients
3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon sugar 1 envelope instant dry yeast 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 ½ cups of warm water 2 tablespoons olive oil
Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, add the dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Cover each with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes. Spread the dough out on a lightly greased parchment paper, pizza stone or a pizza pan and mold it into your favorite shape, i.e. round, square or a heart.
Add your favorite sauce; such as marinara, pesto, Alfredo and your favorite toppings. Bake at 475 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown while checking to make sure the bottom of the crust is not burning. Below are examples of Chef John’s inventive topping creations . . .
EXTRA CHEESY Mac n Cheese Pizza Pie
Prepare elbow, rotini or bowtie pasta and add your favorite grated cheeses. Spread evenly on top of the dough and add more cheese. Add your favorite pre-cooked meat (optional).
Fresh Garden Margherita Pizza Pie
Fresh garden basil pesto as the sauce, Roma tomatoes and your favorite grated cheeses.
Valentines or Anniversary Margherita Pizza Pie. Marinara sauce, fresh chopped basil and your favorite Cheeses.
Classic Thick Crust Pepperoni Pizza Pie. Tomato Sauce, pepperoni, turkey pepperoni or vegan pepperoni and your favorite cheeses.
South In Your Mouth Pizza Pie.
Collard green, black truffle and tomatoes with delicious garlic cream sauce.
Tony at Home’s Heat Treat Spicy Pizza Pie. Spicy Marinara Sauce, Pepperoni, jalapeño, onions, mushroom, cilantro and crushed red pepper.
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