Homemade Pizza

Ingredients

DOUGH:

• 1 C. WARM WATER (105 DEGREES F)

• 1 T. GRANULATED SUGAR

• 1 T. ACTIVE DRY YEAST

• 1 T. OLIVE OIL

• 2-2 ½ C. ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

• 1 T. FINE SEA SALT

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. 

3. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy and bubbles form.  

4. Gently stir in the olive oil. Add 2 C. of flour and the salt and mix with a spatula until a ball begins to form (dough will be slightly sticky). 

5. Add more flour as needed to form a dough ball. 

6. Transfer dough ball to a floured surface and knead into a smooth dough, adding up to a ½ C. of extra flour if needed.  

7. Roll the dough into your desired shape , brush olive oil on both sides and place on stone.  

8. Bake this crust for about 5 minutes, turn over, bake another 5 min. Now you are ready to top.

9. Top with sauce, cheese and toppings of your choice. I personally love to finish with crumbled goat cheese if you are using ChefMel’s for the sauce. The tanginess of the goat cheese and the sweetness of the sauce are a perfect match!

10. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or to your desired level of doneness.