HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH WITH HONEY.
easy honey pizza crust
ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast (or one package)
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 cup of warm water (105-ish degrees)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups of flour (plus a little extra for kneading)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
Dissolve honey, yeast, and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl, letting it proof. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. When the yeast has proofed, add to your flour mixture the yeast, the olive oil, and the remaining warm water. Mix until it comes together, and add flour if it seems to sticky. At this point I usually end up just mixing it with my hands inside of the bowl, eventually pulling out the dough and kneading on a floured surface (only 2 minutes, don't over-knead). When the dough is stretchy when you pull it (doesn't tear apart), shape into a ball and place in an oiled bowl. Cover and let sit for 45 minutes or so.When dough has doubled, divide into balls if you are going to make multiple pizzas (This recipe makes 1 deep dish or 2 thin crusts. I usually triple the recipe as the dough can keep in the fridge for a few days). Let dough sit, loosely covered with a damp cloth, for 30 minutes before baking it or storing it in the fridge.Bake at 450 for 12 - 16 minutes. We don't have a pizza stone, so I just sprinkle some corn meal on a baking sheet.For this recent pizza, we used a cream sauce base with roasted fennel, kale, and goat cheese. It was definitely a winner.- Hannah.
