Today , I wanna share with all of you , the dough recipe I've been using for the past ten years or so. This is a simple , traditional neopoloitan recipe that has served millions of smiling faces over the years , and continues to add fans with each pie. There are only five ingredients , yet the ways you may choose to personalize it are as varied and complex as any creation you've ever come across. We'll be covering the most basic recipe , and as your skills develope , you will become familiar , and comfortable enough , with the dough to start taking it in so many wonderful and exciting directions , you'll never have to worry about having the same pie twice. And , with that ... here you are.
1) 3 cups organic , unbleached All Purpose flour
2) 1 cup filtered water ( 102* F. )
3) 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4) 1 tsp. sea salt ( finely ground )
5) 1 packet of Active Dry Yeast
Putting It All Together
Wheather you're just starting out , or are a seasoned kitchen warrior , you should always have a clear work area and plan out each step in your preperation. This will aide in the smooth flow of your work and give you the concentration and patience you need to put together our world class pizza pies , or any dish beyond microwave mac ~n~ cheese. The first step is to assemble and combine your dry ingredients. The salt , flour ( unpacked and level ) and a large mixing bowl are needed for this. Pour 'em in and get ready to measure out your one cup of water for the yeast. This is as simple as measuring out the water , at eye level , and popping it in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Now , use a thermometer to check the temperature. Always allow the thermometer to do it's thing and go as high as it's gonna measure. 102* ? Great now we can add our yeast and stir it in as stated on the back of the packet , and let it stand for ten minutes.
Once your yeast is ready , go ahead and slowly pour it into the dry ingredient and then measure out , again at eye level , 1/4 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil , and pour it in , too.... slowly. That's it ... your ingredients are redy to mix into what will become your finest creation yet. It's time to mix the igredients and knead the dough. For complete procedure , and detailed comparison of hand kneading versus using a stand mixer , please see "Pie In The Sky" and "The Pie Vlog " .
1) 3 cups organic , unbleached All Purpose flour
2) 1 cup filtered water ( 102* F. )
3) 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4) 1 tsp. sea salt ( finely ground )
5) 1 packet of Active Dry Yeast
Putting It All Together
Wheather you're just starting out , or are a seasoned kitchen warrior , you should always have a clear work area and plan out each step in your preperation. This will aide in the smooth flow of your work and give you the concentration and patience you need to put together our world class pizza pies , or any dish beyond microwave mac ~n~ cheese. The first step is to assemble and combine your dry ingredients. The salt , flour ( unpacked and level ) and a large mixing bowl are needed for this. Pour 'em in and get ready to measure out your one cup of water for the yeast. This is as simple as measuring out the water , at eye level , and popping it in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Now , use a thermometer to check the temperature. Always allow the thermometer to do it's thing and go as high as it's gonna measure. 102* ? Great now we can add our yeast and stir it in as stated on the back of the packet , and let it stand for ten minutes.
Once your yeast is ready , go ahead and slowly pour it into the dry ingredient and then measure out , again at eye level , 1/4 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil , and pour it in , too.... slowly. That's it ... your ingredients are redy to mix into what will become your finest creation yet. It's time to mix the igredients and knead the dough. For complete procedure , and detailed comparison of hand kneading versus using a stand mixer , please see "Pie In The Sky" and "The Pie Vlog " .
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