5 cup unbleached bread flour 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 1 ½ teaspoon salt or 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 teaspoon fast-rising active dry yeast 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 ¾ cup plus 1 Tbsp. water, at room temperature Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
Multigrain Pizza Dough with Honey
4 cup unbleached bread flour ¾ cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup rye flour (or cornmeal or additional whole wheat flour 1 ½ tablespoon honey 1 ½ teaspoon table salt (or 2 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt 1 ½ teaspoon instant yeast (also labeled bread-machine or fast-rising yeast) 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 cup water, at room temperature
Multipurpose Herb Oil
1 cup olive oil* 1 tablespoon granulated garlic (or 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder) 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried or fresh rosemary, crumbled 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper (optional) ½ teaspoon Spanish paprika, mild or hot ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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At this point, the dough may be placed in freezer bags that have been lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray. Seal, label, and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator before using.
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As a substitute for a baking stone, use an inverted baking sheet placed on an oven rack. For easy pizza assembly, invert another baking sheet on the counter and cover the underside with parchment paper (for baking). Mist the paper with cooking/baking spray, then prepare the pizza on the pape
Parchment Tip:
Closely watch pizzas that are layered on parchment paper while baking. The high heat from the oven can cause some papers to ignite. Carefully read labels and instructions with paper to avoid using papers in a hot oven that could cause fires.
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Dough balls may be placed in freezer bags that have been lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator before using.
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If you do not have a baking stone, place a baking sheet upside down in oven.
***Parchment Paper Tips:
Not all parchment paper is safe at 500°F. Be sure to check your package directions.
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Any olive oil will work, even the oil from the caramelized garlic recipe.
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Omit if using oil from the caramelized garlic recipe.