Best Pizza Dough - La miglior ricetta per la pizza

INGREDIENTS

2 cups (472 grams) warm water

pinch sugar

1½ (12 grams) tablespoons dry yeast

2 tablespoons (26 grams) olive oil

5 cups and 4 tablespoons (671 grams) flour 1½ tablespoons (25.5 grams)

salt 

INSTRUCTIONS Pre heat oven to 450° (250° celsius) In a large bowl add warm water then add yeast and sugar, let sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir to combine. Add the olive oil, flour and salt, with a fork mix till dough starts to come together. On a lightly floured surface remove dough from the bowl and knead until dough is smooth and elastic approximately 10 minutes. Place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a folded up tablecloth (tea towels are too small), leave in a warm draft- free place till doubled in bulk, approximately 1-2 hours. Punch dough down a few times and divide into pizza pans. Top with your favourite toppings (without the cheese), bake for approximately 15-20 minutes (till crust is golden) and then top with grated mozzarella cheese and bake for three more minutes or until cheese is melted. Enjoy!