INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

From: starsabre@oui.com (jt august)
Date: 08 Mar 1994 10:13:23 -0600
Here is the recipe I used at a pizza parlour I worked at a decade ago -
scaled back from the industrial size to an amount appropriate for a single
family.
Disolve sugar and yeast in warm water.  Allow to sit for 8-10 minutes
(builds a good froth, so make sure this is in a 2 cup or larger container,
glass is best as it holds the heat nicely)
While yeast water is brewing, place in either a mixing bowl of a mixer with
a dough hook or the bowl of a bread machine set on manual (no bake cycle)
the flour and salt. When water is ready, add to flour, along with 1 tbsp
olive oil or butter flavoured oil (latter is personal touch I prefer)
Mix thoroughly for about 4-6 minutes, being ready to add flour or water if
neccessary (flour can vary from brand to brand) to make a smooth, springy
dough.  Dough should only be slightly sticky to the firm touch.
Remove dough from bowl and place in an airtight bag.  Do not seal bag, but
leave open in a nearly closed drape (that is, not wide open, but enough to
allow gasses from yeast to escape).  Set in a warm place for at lest one
hour and fifteen minutes. This is the crucial part. Most people don't allow
the dough to properly rise, resulting in a tough, unpleasant dough.
Roll out to cover a 14 inch pan for thicker crust, 16 inch pan for thinner
crust.  Permeate crust with fork in a similar fashion to the way used to
keep pie crusts from bubbling. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise an
additional 15-20 minutes.  Briefly repeat permeation with fork, though not
as thoroughly.
Prepare toppings and sauses as desired.  Cook pizza at 475 until crusts
turns golden brown on edges and cheese is browned and bubbling (presuming
your has cheese on it).
NOTE: For Chicago style deep dish, follow these directions at the point
where the dough is rolled out.
Grease a 12 inch pan (edges should come up at least 1 1/2 inches for best
effect, but a shallower pan can be used, and the dough shaped to stick up
instead) with olive oil.
Roll dough to cover pan, but remain thick .  Place dough so that a lip
sticks upward along center of pan.  Paint a thin layer of olive oil over
exposed surface.  Cover with plastic wrap and set in warm place to rise for
25-30 minutes (do not permeate crust).
Bake in preheated oven at 425 for 4-6 minutes, until crust just starts to
look glossyness, and becomes mildly firm to the touch.  This is calle
par-baking.
Remove from oven, and cool.  Prepare toppings and sauses to taste.  Bake at
475 until crust is golden brown and cheese is slightly browned and
bubbling.
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