Ritas Pizza Dough

January 25, 2011

Makes 2 pizza bases

Ingredients

1 cup warm water

1 packet dried yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons)

1 tablespoon sugar

2 3/4 cups of plain flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon olive oil (or a little more)

Additional tablespoons of flour for Kneading

Corn flour for rolling out

sprinkle the dried yeast into the cup of warm water
sprinkle the sugar on top of the yeast (do not stir)
Leave for about 10 minutes until its bubbled
Then: Add sifted flour and the salt and the Olive oil
Work into the flour and mix by hand
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface
Knead into a dough, adding more flour (1 tablespoon at a time) as needed to stop dough from sticking to hands
Dough will feel tacky, but continue to Knead by hand until smooth and elastic for about 5 minutes
Make into a smooth ball and place into a floured bowl
Coat with cooking spray twice
Leave to rise in microwave, covered with a Tea Towel for about 35 minutes
When doubled in size, punch dough down, cover and leave for another 5 minutes
Divide dough dough in half, roll each half with flour.
Use a pizza paddle coated with corn flour so that it moves easily
crimp edges
Rest for 30 minutes
Top and bake at 475 for about 10-15 minutes