Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Pizza Galore

They say practice makes perfect. This is what I have been trying to do - perfecting my pizza making skill. Today I've created four different types of toppings. I used Yan's dough to make 2 pizzas, and made another 2 pizza from a different dough recipe (that requires no oil).  See recipe below.

Thin and Crusty Pizza Dough Recipe (No Oil)
1 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 lukewarm water
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Combine dry yeast, sugar and water.  Let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Combine flour and salt in a mixer bowl.
3. Pour the water mixture into the flour mixture. Mix on medium speed until smooth
4. Sprinkle the worktop with flour. Knead dough for 2-3 minutes until a firm ball is formed.
5. Let dough sit for 2-3 hours.  Dough is ready when it has risen to twice its size.
6. Rolled the dough into thin sheets.
7. Lightly oil pizza pan before placing pizza sheet on it.
8. Apply tomato puree, followed by cheese and add topping of choice.
9. Bake on the highest rack for about 10-minutes.
Original dough size
Dough doubled in size after 2-3 hours

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