New haven style pizza

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix the yeast into the water.

Step 2

Put the flour in a dough proofing box or large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Create a small well in the flour and slowly pour in water with one hand while mixing together with other hand. Do not use all the water yet.

Step 4

Once enough water has been added to begon kneading, knead until dough feels like it requires more water. Continue this process until all water is incorporated.

Step 5

Knead dough for 15 to 20 minutes by hand.

Step 6

Pull the dough together and let rest 10 minutes.

Step 7

Use a dough scraper to loosen dough from surfaces and begin folding the dough for approximately 10 minutes or until dough is smooth.

Step 8

Wet your hands with water and lightly rub the top of the dough to keep it from drying out.

Step 9

Cover the dough and let tsst for 1 hour at room temp or until doubled in size. You may want to cover the dough with plastic wrap if your container does not have a tight lid.

Step 10

While the dough is resting, in a medium bowl mix together tomatoes, salt, and basil leaves.

Step 11

Mash the tomatoes and mix well.

Step 12

Mince the garlic and shred cheese.

Step 13

Dust the top of the dough with flour and degas then divide in two equal size doughs. Each dough half should be approximately 560 grams.

Step 14

Flip over each dough, unfloured side up and pull edges together to start forming a dough ball.

Step 15

Once you have formed the dough balls, cover and let rest 1 - 3 hours.

Step 16

After the dough has rested put in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Step 17

After 24 hours remove dough from fridge and allow 2 hours to get to room temp.

Step 18

Preheat oven with pizza stone to a minimum of 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 19

Dust dough with flour. Use dough scraper to loosen the dough from surface.

Step 20

Use a generous amount of flour onto a clean surface and begin stretching the dough into a 13 - 16 inch round pizza.

Step 21

Remove as much excess flour as possible. From top and bottom sides.

Step 22

Add the sauce to pizza. Sprinkle a little minced garlic and oregano over the sauce. Then sprinkle the cheese onto the pizza. Finally, swirl a small amount of oregano over the pizza.

Step 23

Cook the pizza for about 5 - 10 minutes or until done.