PIZZA
RECIPE/ DOUGH
Makes 1 large pizza crust , or 2 medium sized crusts
This pizza dough recipe can be substituted with whole wheat flour for a healthier diet.
Ingredients:
1 cup warm water
1 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 Tbs sugar or honey
2 Tbs organic olive oil
2 cups organic unbleached wheat flour
1 tsp bakers yeast
Preparation:
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes.
.Measure all remaining ingredients
into a large bowl and fold them together, add the yeast, mix well.
Beat the dough until it begins to stiffen.
Once the dough stiffens, sprinkle some
flour on a large cutting board or table. Pick up the far edge of dough
and fold it in half. Put the palm of your hand on the fold's edge. Push
forward with your body in a gentle rocking motion. The heels of your
hands gently pushing the dough forward. Turn the dough 1/4 turn and
fold again repeating the last step. You will quickly get into the rhythm.
Knead for 10 to 15 minutes. Add flour to the board if the dough is sticking.
Place the dough in an lightly oiled bowl and cover with a wet cloth. Let it
rise for 1 hour. Punch down risen dough with 30 punches, cover and allow
to rise again for 45 minutes or until it doubles it's size.
Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees. Shape
the loaf by folding the dough to the center all the way around.
Flatten the dough by rolling crosswise equally with a rolling pin
on a floured surface. For a thin crust, roll until the dough is 1/4 inch thick. Carefully lift the rolled dough onto rectangular or round lightly oiled cookie sheets.
Layer on tomato sauce, onion, mushroom,
green pepper, garlic, pineapple etc. and cover with cheese.
Bake at 350° for 1/2 hour. Cut while still warm and serve.
