Pizza casera

Ingredientes

• 1 package yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 2-3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Up to 1 cup lukewarm water

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Add yeast and a pinch of the sugar to a bowl and add 1/4 cup of the warm water; let stand for about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Process the flour, sugar and salt for 6 seconds in a food processor. Add the water and yeast, process 10 seconds longer. Add the oil and drizzle the water through the feed tube while machine is running, until a clump of dough forms around the blade. You may not need all of the water.

4. 4

   Once the dough clumps around the blade, process for 30 to 40 seconds longer. Dough should be just slightly sticky. May also be hand processed.

5. 5

   Divide dough in half and knead on floured surface into smooth balls. If you are only making a single pizza, wrap the other ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze.

6. 6

   For thin pizza, press the dough directly on a greased 16-inch pizza pan. Brush the dough very lightly with a bit of olive oil and place immediately into the preheated oven UNtopped and precook the crust at 425 degrees F for approximately 8 to 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove crust from the oven, carefully spoon on sauce and add desired toppings; sprinkle top lightly with Italian seasoning.

8. 8

   Carry the pan to the oven rack and slide the topped pizza off of the pan, directly on to the rack and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until browned.