The Definitive 45-Minute Pizza Dough

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, add warm water and yeast, mix gently and let rest for five minutes.

2. 2

   Add sugar and gently mix yeast water to ensure that all of the sugar has dissolved.

3. 3

   Add flour and mix by hand until there are no more traces of flour residue (or mix on low speed, with dough hook, for 5 minutes).

4. 4

   Remove dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, make well in the dough and add salt.

5. 5

   Aggressively fold or knead dough until salt is incorporated (or mix on low speed, with dough hook, for 2 minutes)

6. 6

   Make well in the dough and add oil, and aggressively fold or knead dough until the dough is smooth and not slick with the oil.

7. 7

   (Or mix on low speed, with dough hook, for final 2 minutes or until dough is not slick with the oil).

8. 8

   Divide the dough mix into 3 dough balls and roll into round forms.

9. 9

   Let dough rest in a large bowl lightly coated in olive oil and covered with a cheese cloth for 30 minutes or until double in size.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.