premium pizza crust

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Premium Pizza Crust

A high-quality, versatile dough recipe with great rise and chew — excellent for gourmet or classic pizza creations.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

OVERNIGHT COLD RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast
in water. Stir in 2 cups of flour and salt; mix well. Stir in the
remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly
floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15
minutes. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour cover with plastic
wrap and refrigerate overnight.
SPONGE RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup
water. Stir in 1/2 cup of flour; mix well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap
and let rise until foamy, about 1 hour. Blend in remaining water,
flour and salt; beat well. When the dough has pulled together, turn
it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and
supple, about 15 minutes. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour
and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, about 2 to 3
hours.
Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Roll dough out to half of its
final size. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes (while you prepare desired
pizza toppings). Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Stretch out dough over your floured knuckles and spin/toss 2 to 3
times until desired size is achieved. Place dough on a baker's peel
sprinkled with cornmeal or a lightly greased pizza pan. Spread with
desired toppings and bake on a pizza stone in preheated oven for 8
to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5
minutes before serving.