Pizza, pizza, pizza...we do have our favorite recipes; however, we always like to experiment. In this case, I learned something new. Let your dough rise in an humid area. Hmmmm...desert dry heat - what to do? Hello swamp cooler! And I have to say, what a beautiful rise
the sweet smell of blooming yeast
dough the texture of play-dough
dough ball
our favorite fake pepperoni
all the flavor without all of the grease
Pizza
From Anna Martini
Pasta and Pizza
Adapted
1 ½ cup room temperature water
2T yeast
6 cups all purpose flour
10T milk
salt
~ dissolve the yeast in ¼ cup water
~ mix flour and salt in a mixer with flat beater
~ add the yeast mixer and milk
~ slowly add remaining water with the mixer running
~ add more flour or water till the dough pulls away from the bowl
~ switch over to a dough hook
~ kneed until dough is smooth like play dough
~ ready to rise – ideal temperature 86 degrees with high humidity
~ put the dough into a greased bowl and cover with a damp towel
~ let rise until 2 to 3 hours until doubled in bulk
~ divide and knead into 4 or more equal balls
~preheat oven or barbeque 500 degrees
~ press down on the ball with your fingers to make a flat pancake not thicker then 3/8 inch and edges higher
~ top with toppings
~ bake until crust is browned and cheese melted and bubbled
