"Stu" > wrote in message
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> On 9 Jun, 21:33, jt august > wrote:
> > In article . com>,
> >
> > wrote:
> > > "Secrets from Inside the Pizzeria"
> >
> > Spam. That's it!!!! The secret ingredient is Spam!
> >
> > jt
>
> I saw this post and thought great, I will impress the family by
> actually making my own pizza dough (previous attempts not good). I
> could even have got the kids involved for the toppings. I now under
> stand the secret ingredient comes at a cost on dvd.
> Does anyone actually know a really simple and affective recipe for
> pizza dough, as I understand the quality of ingredients make a big
> difference?
>
> Thanks
> Stu
> www.cateringappliancesltd.co.uk
>

Stu,

A friend of the family gave me this recipe a few years back and we have used
it since with great success. Simple but effective.

Pizza Dough

Enough to make 3 pizza stone size pizzas

First, proof the yeast by putting 1 envelope of yeast and 2 tsp sugar in a 1
cup glass measuring cup, add hot water from the tap ( about 115 degrees, but
I don't use a thermometer, just hot water) let it sit 5-10 minutes, while
you mix the flour and stuff together. When it forms a fluffy layer on top,
add 1/4 cup olive oil to it, pour it into the flour and form a dough.

Whisk these next 3 ingredients together in a big bowl:
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar


May need a tsp or more of water. It should form a ball or mound, spread
olive oil all over it, and cover. Let sit for 2 hours until doubled and
punch it down, repeat.
Roll it out with flour, I bake them at 425 for 15-20, depending on the
toppings and what pan I use, etc.
Enjoy!


KW