New York Style Pizza

 Based on the recipe found here.

NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA

2-1/2 c. warm water

1 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. yeast

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. salt

5 c. bread flour

cornmeal, for dusting

Add water, sugar and yeast in large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Mix in oil, salt and flour. Knead by hand or in mixer. Add flour to keep dough workable.

Split into 3 containers* coated with oil. Let rise for 2 hours or put in refrigerator for 1-7 days.

Heat oven to hottest it can be for an hour before baking pizzas. Stretch out pizza dough and place on parchment paper with a light dusting of cornmeal to prevent sticking. Add toppings and place in oven. Bake for 6-7 minutes or until the bottom of the crust is browned.

*Dough can be put in oiled quart zipper bags and placed in the freezer. Just take out to thaw for a couple of days before in the refrigerator before using for pizza.