kilikini
I never woud have ventured into it if it wasn't required for work! So glad I did. I've used the dough so far for 2 pizzas, a set of herbed cheesy breadsticks, and calzones. Next I want to try breakfast calzones, with ricotta and some preserves in em.
This dough is easy.......you mix it up and let it rise, then just punch it down and knead a little before using. Not as intimidsating as I'd though.
1 packet dry yeast 1 c bath-temperature warm water 3 c flour 1 T olive oil 1 t salt
Dissolve yeast in water for about 5 - 10 minutes, until it looks soft and no longer grainy.
In a food processor or using a stand mixer, add in flour,salt, olive oil.
Mix about 2 - 3 minutes til a dough ball form. If you have a Kitchen Aid mixer, their recip3e says to continue mixingkneading with the dough hook for 2 more minutes.
Remove dough from mixer, into lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp dishtowel. Let stand in a warm, draft-free place for an hour.
Remove the dough to a floured surface and knead for a few minutes, until the dough feels smooth.
Roll out. I like thin crust so this makes 2 large pizzas or calzones for me.
Bake in a very very preheated oven at 450 for about 10 minutes.
So far it's worked for me every time. But if you wanna trek to Va Beach, i'll goadly give you a lesson! You can do it.....If I could conquer my fear, so can you!!
