Mama’s Pizza Dough

AuthorEcho Ash
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Yields1 Serving
 2 ½ cups warm water105°F to 110°F
 2 tsp active dry yeast
 1 tsp sugar
 7 cups all-purpose flour
 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tsp salt
 ¼ cup finely ground cornmeal
1

Proof the yeast in a bowl by lightly dropping sugar and yeast in warm water 105F-110F. Cover with a towel and allow to rest for 10 minutes, or until the top has formed foam like bubbles.

2

Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the middle, add the olive oil and proofed yeast mix. Use a spatula or large spoon and mix until combined.
The dough will start to form a sticky ball. Once it does, transfer it to a floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes. You should have a smooth and silky ball.

3

Very lightly wipe the inside of a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough inside, turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1-6 hours in a warm area.

4

Punch down the dough then transfer to a flour surface. Knead for 1-2 minutes. Divide into 4 portions and knead each portion into a round ball. Cover the 4 dough balls with a kitchen towel and let rest for another 30 minutes.

5

Preheat oven to 450˚F-500˚F.t Flip a large cookie sheet upside down or use a pizza stone and generously sprinkle with cornmeal and set aside.

6

On a floured surface stretch then roll each individual dough ball into desired pizza shape. Make sure you get the dough very thin.

7

Top with your favorite sauce and toppings. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese has melted.

Ingredients

 2 ½ cups warm water105°F to 110°F
 2 tsp active dry yeast
 1 tsp sugar
 7 cups all-purpose flour
 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tsp salt
 ¼ cup finely ground cornmeal

Directions

1

Proof the yeast in a bowl by lightly dropping sugar and yeast in warm water 105F-110F. Cover with a towel and allow to rest for 10 minutes, or until the top has formed foam like bubbles.

2

Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the middle, add the olive oil and proofed yeast mix. Use a spatula or large spoon and mix until combined.
The dough will start to form a sticky ball. Once it does, transfer it to a floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes. You should have a smooth and silky ball.

3

Very lightly wipe the inside of a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough inside, turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1-6 hours in a warm area.

4

Punch down the dough then transfer to a flour surface. Knead for 1-2 minutes. Divide into 4 portions and knead each portion into a round ball. Cover the 4 dough balls with a kitchen towel and let rest for another 30 minutes.

5

Preheat oven to 450˚F-500˚F.t Flip a large cookie sheet upside down or use a pizza stone and generously sprinkle with cornmeal and set aside.

6

On a floured surface stretch then roll each individual dough ball into desired pizza shape. Make sure you get the dough very thin.

7

Top with your favorite sauce and toppings. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese has melted.

Mama’s Pizza Dough

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