Alex's Pizza Dough

Source: Alex (French Guy Cooking) — https://www.frenchguycooking.com/recipe/my-super-legit-pizza-dough

Yield: 1 batch(es) — 3 dough balls

Time: ~10 hours (includes rising)

About

A long-fermented pizza dough from French Guy Cooking that produces a light, airy crust with excellent structure. The extended rise time develops flavor and makes it easy to stretch.

Ingredients

• 520g bread flour
• 350ml water
• 16g salt
• 1g instant yeast (or 2g fresh yeast)

Instructions

1. Mix

1. Add water to a large bowl.
2. Dissolve salt in the water.
3. Add a small amount of flour and mix well.
4. Add yeast and mix.
5. Gradually add the remaining flour.
6. Knead for about 20 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

2. First Rise

1. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 2 hours at room temperature.

3. Ball and Final Rise

1. Divide the dough into 3 equal portions and shape into smooth balls.
2. Place in an airtight container and let rise for 6 hours.

4. Use

1. Stretch and top as desired, then bake at your oven's highest temperature on a preheated stone or steel.

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