Fluffy Pizza Dough (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons olive oil (with 2 teaspoons set aside for brushing)
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for extra flavor
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2 teaspoons flaky sea salt
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3 1/2 to 4 cups of all-purpose flour, with extra for dusting
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1 teaspoon sugar (fine granules)
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1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) of fast-acting yeast
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 1/2 cups warm water, around 110°F
# Instructions:
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Measure out warm water, honey, sugar, and yeast. Make sure the water isn’t too hot or cold, about 110°F works best.
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Put the warm water, honey, and sugar in a bowl and stir gently. Sprinkle the yeast on top and wait 5-10 minutes until it starts bubbling and looking foamy.
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In a different bowl, stir together 3 1/2 cups of the flour, flaky salt, and garlic powder.
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Add olive oil to the yeast mixture. Slowly stir in the dry mixture bit by bit. Mix well with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer using a dough hook until it starts coming together.
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Place the dough on a floured surface. Knead it by hand for around 5-7 minutes until it feels stretchy and smooth. Add flour if it’s too sticky.
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Shape the dough into a ball and put it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm space for an hour, or until it doubles in size.
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Pop the air out of the risen dough by punching it down. Split it into two halves, and roll each piece into a ball.
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Cover the dough balls and let them sit again for another 30 minutes. While they’re resting, get your toppings ready.
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Sprinkle some flour on the counter and roll out the dough with a rolling pin, or stretch it with your hands to the shape and thickness you like.
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Turn your oven on to 475°F. Pre-bake the crusts for about 5-7 minutes, then get them ready for toppings.