3-HOUR PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY

3-Hour Pizza Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories Dinner

Yield 2 pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to taste
1 cup water
1 can crushed tomato
1 ball mozzarella cheese, torn
8 fresh basil leaves
flaky sea salt, to taste

Steps:

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast. Start mixing on low speed. Stream in the olive oil and water and mix for 2 minutes, until the flour is incorporated.
Increase speed to medium, and mix for 6-8 minutes more, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest for 1½ hours.
Turn the risen dough onto a clean surface and shape into a ball, pulling the edges round and tight across the surface of the dough ball. Return to the bowl, cover, and let rest for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Drizzle the surface with oil and turn out the dough. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Liberally grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Place a portion of dough on the pan and stretch to fit the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining portion of dough, or reserve for a later use.
Top the dough with the crushed tomatoes and mozzarella.
Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Top the pizza with flaky salt and basil.
Use scissors to cut, then serve.
Enjoy!