by Normandy Sword and Shield
1 hour 30 minutes | 15 minutes prep
Makes 1 1/2 pounds of pizza dough
- 1 cup water, warm
- 2 teaspoons yeast, active dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 heaping tablespoon of honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups all purpose flour
1. In a large container, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add olive oil and honey. Mix. Allow mixture to bloom for 10 minutes. It should have a nice layer of foam on the top when it is ready.
2. In a second bowl, add the salt and flour. Pour in yeast mixture and then mix. Knead by hand or in a stand mixer with dough hook for five minutes.
3. Move the dough to an oiled mixing bowl. Cover with a layer of plastic wrap and allow dough to rise until doubled in size, about 30 - 45 minutes.
4. Punch dough down, and then form into 2 ounce balls.
5. Allow dough to rise again. 25 - 30 minutes.