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For the dough: dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of warm water; after 5 minutes, it should look creamy and have bubbles forming on the surface.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, combine the flour and salt.
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Add the yeast-water mixture and mix until well combined.
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Continue mixing for another 3 minutes.
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(The dough will be very soft and loose.)
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Pour the dough onto a heavily floured board and begin to knead, adding flour as necessary.
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The dough should take an additional 1/4 cup flour and the kneading should take about 5 minutes.
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Form the dough into a ball and place it in a bowl with the olive oil brushed on the inside.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it aside in a warm dry place for 1 hour.
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Gently punch down the dough and fold it over on itself three or four times.
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It will again be soft and a little sticky; coat your hands with flour if they stick.
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Divide the dough into two balls and return to the bowl.
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Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise again for an additional 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Set an oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
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Place one of the dough balls on a well-floured work surface (The dough should still be quite soft and sticky, so sprinkle some flour on the top of the dough to make it easier to work with.)
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Gently roll out the dough into a 10-inch circle and transfer it to a round, perforated pizza pan.
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Repeat with the other dough ball.
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For the tomato sauce: Using a potato masher, mash the tomatoes in a medium bowl until smooth.
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Add the salt and the torn basil leaves.
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Spoon the sauce evenly over one of the rolled out pizza crusts.
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Sprinkle the mozzarella over the sauce, arrange the whole basil leaves on top, and drizzle with olive oil.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
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For the bianca: Drizzle the second rolled out crust with olive oil.
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Sprinkle the rosemary, red pepper flakes and some salt over the top.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.