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Best Homemade Pizza Recipe Ever

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Course pizza
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 large or 4 small pizzas

Ingredients
  

The Crust:

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup warm water 100°-110° F
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups Italian 00 flour plus more for the board

The Sauce:

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 can whole San Marzano tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

The Toppings:

  • 2 balls fresh mozzarella
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • 1. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water; stir gently to dissolve. Let the mixture stand until the yeast comes alive and starts to foam, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • 2. Turn the mixer on low and add the salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the flour, a little at a time, mixing at the lowest speed until all the flour has been incorporated.
  • 3. When the dough starts to come together, increase the speed to medium; stop the machine periodically to scrape the dough off the hook. Get a feel for the dough by squeezing a small amount together: if it's crumbly, add more water; if it's sticky, add more flour - 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • 4. Mix until the dough gathers into a ball, this should take about 5 minutes.
  • 5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over itself a few times; kneading until it's smooth and elastic.
  • 6. Form the dough into a round and place in a lightly oiled bowl, turn it over to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot (i.e. over a gas pilot light) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • 7. Once the dough is domed and spongy, turn it out onto a lightly floured counter. Roll and stretch the dough into a cylinder and divide into 3 equal pieces. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes so it will be easier to roll out.
  • 8. Roll the dough out as thinly as possible. I stretched and pulled more than rolled.
  • 9. Prep your Bakerstone Box or preheat your oven to 500 degrees while you make the sauce. Drop the garlic cloves through the feed tube of a food processor as it's running. Pulse until the garlic is finely minced.
  • 10. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oil to the food processor. Pulse to get the desired consistency. (I like mine fairly smooth, but it’s up to you.) Give a taste and add more salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed.
  • 11. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce with the back of a spoon to spread it thinly all over the crust. Top with slices of cheese.
  • 12. Bake for about 7 minutes, on a pizza tray if you're using an oven.
  • 13. Add torn basil leaves to the top, drizzle with olive oil, and salt and pepper. Wait a few minutes before slicing.
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