Pizza night 2 ways... PRON

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Que-Dawg

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Made some pizzas on the Big Green Egg a few days ago. 1. Was baby spinach, capers, grilled mushrooms, grilled onion and fresh mozzarella. 2. Was pepperoni, red bell pepper and fresh mozzarella
Homemade dough

Close up

Oh Yeh

On the Egg

Mmm... Mmm
 
I see the perfect crust and 2 outstanding looking pies.
 
Crust looks exceptional.
Will you share the recipe?
Thanks,
jon
 
Outstanding, but I can't show these pics to my wife because she keeps bugging me to put capers on a pizza...
 
Crust looks exceptional.
Will you share the recipe?
Thanks,
jon

Here is the recipe I used for these pies
Ingredients

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon
  • 1 cup warm
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups 00 flour, plus more for dusting
Directions

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.
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. 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. Mix until the dough gathers into a ball, this should take about 5 minutes.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over itself a few times; kneading until it's smooth and elastic. 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. This is a good time to stick a pizza stone in the oven and preheat them to 500 degrees F.
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.
Roll or pat out a piece of dough into a 12 inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Dust a pizza paddle with flour and slide it under the pizza dough. Brush the crust with a thin layer of olive oil, and top with your favorite flavors. Slide the pizza onto the hot stone in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp. Repeat with the remaining dough.
 
I need alittle help....what is 00flour?
Is that a brand or size or?
Thanks,
jon
 
I need alittle help....what is 00flour?
Is that a brand or size or?
Thanks,
jon

In Italy, flour is classified either as 1, 0, or 00, and refers to how finely ground the flour is and how much of the bran and germ have been removed. Doppio zero is the most highly refined and is talcum-powder soft.
If you cannot find a 00 at your local store you can by it on line or just use an all purpose flour. BUT I have found out the 00 flour does make the difference between a good crust and a great crust.
 
If you're likking for 00, cake flour might be a good choice. It's finer than AP, a bit lower in protein.
 
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