
This is my favorite recipe for pizza after trying many. I use a scale to weigh my ingredients, so it is in grams. One cup of flour is about 120 grams. This makes two large pizzas so you can cut it in half if you like.
Substitute part whole wheat flour if you like. I always half-bake the crust ahead of time, a so I can be with my guests! You can put the toppings on an hour before. Then just pop it in the oven when you want to eat!
Pizza Dough (13 inch pizzas)
360 g bread flour
40 g all-purpose flour
1 teas salt (8g)
7 g dry yeast
20-30g sugar
4 teas. powdered skim milk (optional)
20 g shortening (margarine)
240 g (cc)water
Knead well for about 10 minutes. Let rise 30 minutes. Divide in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
Roll out or pat into pizza trays. Prick with a fork. Brush with olive oil and add dry herbs if desired.
Bake at 190° C ( 375°F) for 10-12 minutes. This will stop the dough from rising and can be done ahead.
Top with pizza sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms and cheese or any toppings you like. Bake till bubbly and slightly browned at 190° C(375°F)
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