Pizza Dough Recipe - The New York Times

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add yeast to water, and stir to combine. Add olive oil and sugar into water mixture. Let rest while your prepare the dry ingredients.

Step 2

​Combine all dry ingredients, and mix together. Add water mixture, mix until the dough just comes together. If using mixer, mix for 2 minutes.

Step 3

​Rest the dough for about 15 minutes, then knead it until it's silky smooth. If using mixer, knead for 3 min. If by hand, knead for 10 min.

Step 4

​Divide the dough into two portions, gently roll each into a ball. Store in air tight container, with dough lightly covered in olive oil: in the fridge (for min 2 to max 7 days) or in warm area for at least 2 hours (e.g. in oven with lightbulb on). Dough will double in size.

Step 5

Remove the dough from the fridge and place it on a well-floured work surface.

Step 6

​Stretch the dough to a 12-inch circle by picking it up and using gravity, or by using your fists, ensuring it doesn't stick.

Step 7

Bake pizza in the 475°F oven, one at a time, until the crust is browned and the cheese is golden, about 9 minutes. Convection oven setting: 450°F for 8 minutes.