Masa de pizza rápida y fácil (base gruesa o fina)

Ingredientes

• 1 c warm water, (105°F)
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast ((1 pkg))
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 c unbleached all purpose flour, (divided*)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic ((optional))
• 1 tsp basil ((optional))

Preparación

1. 1

   --- For A Thick Crust ---

2. 2

   Mix the sugar and warm water, until the sugar has dissolved. Add the yeast and set the mixture aside to rest for 5 minutes, until foamy.

3. 3

   Slowly mix in the oil, 2 ½ c of flour, salt, and spices (if using).

4. 4

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few turns, adding more flour as necessary to keep it from sticking, until a soft and supple dough forms.

5. 5

   Roll the dough out to a 12 inch circle, leaving a thicker rim around the edge, and place it onto a greased pizza pan.

6. 6

   Brush the dough with a little olive oil and prick it, lightly, all over with a fork. Set it aside to rise in a warm, draft free place for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375F.

8. 8

   Once the dough has risen, par- bake it in the preheated oven for 5-7 min, just until puffy.

9. 9

   Remove the crust from oven. Top you pizza as desired. Then, return the pizza to oven to finish baking for 15-20 min.

10. 10

    Remove the pizza from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

11. 11

    --- For A Thin And Crispy Crust ---

12. 12

    Preheat your oven to 375F.

13. 13

    Combine the yeast, sugar, 2 ½ c of flour, salt, and spices (if using) in a bowl.

14. 14

    Mix in the oil and warm water slowly until the dough comes together.

15. 15

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few turns, adding more flour as necessary to keep it from sticking, until a soft and supple dough forms.

16. 16

    Roll the dough out to a 14-15 inch circle, and place it onto a greased pizza pan. Brush the dough with a little olive oil and prick it, lightly, all over with a fork.

17. 17

    (This dough doesn’t need to rise.) Place the dough immediately into the preheated oven to par-bake for 7-10 min, until lightly golden.

18. 18

    Remove the crust from oven. Top you pizza as desired. Then, return the pizza to oven to finish baking for 15-20 min.

19. 19

    Remove the pizza from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.