Ingredients for Syd's Basic Pizza
- Dry Yeast
- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Granulated Sugar
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pasta Sauce
- Romano Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
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How to Make Syd's Basic Pizza
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the center of the flour mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should spring back when you poke it with a finger.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once doubled, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Divide the dough into two equal balls. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch each dough ball into a 14-inch circle, making it thinner in the center than at the edges.
- Carefully transfer each pizza dough to a lightly oiled baking sheet. Pinch the edges to create a slight rim.
- Prick the dough all over with a fork.
- If desired, brush the dough lightly with olive oil.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about 1 to 1 1/2 inches from the edge.
- Sprinkle with Romano cheese.
- Add your favorite meat or vegetable toppings (optional).
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
65 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
72g
Carbs
24g
