Ingredients
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1 (8 g) package dry yeast (for faster rising use 1 tablespoon yeast) or 2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast (for faster rising use 1 tablespoon yeast)
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 cup warm water (105 F)
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2 1/4 cups water (105 F)
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6 tablespoons olive oil
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6 cups flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt (can use 1 teaspoon)
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1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve the dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water (105 F is a perfect temperature) with 1 teaspoon sugar; let sit for 5-7 minutes, or until foamy.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients; mix well.
- Turn out on board and knead for 10 minutes.
- Place back in bowl, covered with a damp towel, and let rise for 34-40 minutes.
- Divide dough into 3 parts, and place in 3 olive oil-coated pizza pie pans; dimple dough with fingers.
- On top of dough, sprinkle a very small amount (approx 1/8 tsp each) of the following ingredients: Kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped rosemary OR thyme.
- Let dough rise 50-60 minutes.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
- The baked crusts can be frozen and reheated at a later time.