EASY PIZZA DOUGH

Makes 450g Dough

1/4 cup warm water, 40°C

1 teaspoons dry yeast


1/2 cup room-temperature water

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra

2 cups plain flour

1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 Pour warm water into a small bowl or a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Sprinkle in the yeast and let stand until the yeast softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast and let stand for another 15 minutes in a warm spot in the kitchen. Add the room-temperature water and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil; stir to combine.

2 Combine flour and salt in a stand mixer or a large bowl. Slowly add the liquid ingredients and mix on low speed or stir with a wooden spoon until the liquid is incorporated.

3 Knead with a dough hook until the dough becomes smooth and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl, about 4 minutes; or turn out onto a floured surface and knead by hand until the dough comes together.

4 If using a mixer, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead by hand for another 1 to 2 minutes. Add flour as needed to prevent sticking. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a clean towel. Let stand until dough
doubles in size, about 1 hour. (If made ahead, cover and chill up to one day.)