Receta de masa para pizza de masa fina

Ingredientes

• 1 cup hot water (as hot as possible from the tap is fine)
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast (I use Red Star)
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons flour (plus more for flouring surface)
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil (plus more for oiling the dough ball)
• Cornmeal (optional, for dusting the baking sheet)

Preparación

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   Mix the hot water, yeast, and sugar together...: Mix the hot water, yeast, and sugar together in a medium sized bowl. Let proof for five minutes, it should be very lightly foamy on top when it’s ready. There isn’t much yeast in this recipe, so you’re not looking for significant foam - just a trace of bubbles.

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   In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix...: In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the flour and salt.

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   Add the olive oil and yeast mixture to...: Add the olive oil and yeast mixture to the flour.

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   Using the dough hook, pulse the mixture a...: Using the dough hook, pulse the mixture a few times. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix a bit by hand so that no flour is left unincorporated at the bottom of the bowl.

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   Set the stand mixture to medium speed and...: Set the stand mixture to medium speed and knead for 5 minutes.

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   Flour a work surface and your hands. Turn...: Flour a work surface and your hands. Turn the dough out onto the work surface (this is a sticky dough).

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   Work the dough on the floured surface for...: Work the dough on the floured surface for about a minute until it feels less sticky.

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   Oil the dough with about a teaspoon of...: Oil the dough with about a teaspoon of olive oil and transfer to an oiled bowl.

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   Cover and let rise in a warm spot...: Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes (it won’t visibly rise much during the 30 minutes and that’s OK).

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    While the dough is rising, preheat the oven...: While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 500F (preferably for at least 30 minutes).

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    Dust your baking sheet with cornmeal if using...: Dust your baking sheet with cornmeal if using (I recommend this if you’re not confident in the non-stick abilities of your sheet).

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    Cut the dough ball into two pieces if...: Cut the dough ball into two pieces if making large pizzas or four pieces for individual pizzas (if making a large rectangular sheet pan pizza, leave whole).

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    Gently stretch your dough ball out by hand...: Gently stretch your dough ball out by hand and place on baking sheet.

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    Top with your desired toppings.

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    Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust...: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

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    Remove from the oven carefully (the sheet will...: Remove from the oven carefully (the sheet will be very hot), cut, and serve warm.