PIZZA DOUGH APPETIZERS RECIPES

Steps:

• To prepare the dough for the pizza, start pouring the flour in a large mixer bowl.
• In a small bowl add luke-warm water and then add the yeast, mixing gently until the yeast is dissolved.
• Turn the mixer on with the hook mounted on medium-to-low speed and start pouring the water little by little, making sure you wait for the previous dose to be absorbed by the flour.
• Keep kneading until the dough gets smooth and homogeneous. When it gets to that point, keep kneading for about 15/20 minutes.
• Add the salt and keep the mixer running until the salt is fully combined with the dough.
• When the salt is fully absorbed, remove the dough from the mixer and knead with your hands until you get a large ball.
• Place it in a large bowl, cover with foil or a clean humid cloth, then let it rise in the oven with the light on.
• Wait until the mixture has at least doubled in volume (after 1.5 h). Ideally, you should let it triple in size (at least 3 hours).
• Once the dough has risen, transfer it on a work surface.
• Divide it into 4 equal parts and shape them as balls using your hands. Once done, cover them with a clean cloth and let them stand for 30 minutes at room temperature, before using them to make your pizzas.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together warm water, yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes at room temperature until the yeast blooms or "poofs" and becomes foamy.  
• In your KitchenAid mixer, add half the flour, oil and the "poofed" yeast. Attach the hook attachment and mix. 
• Add the remaining flour, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and continue mixing until you you have a smooth ball of dough. You can knead with your hands too. 
• Transfer dough to a large greased bowl and cover with saran wrap and let it rise for 20 minutes. 
• Remove dough from the bowl and place it on a floured surface. 
• Knead it with additional flour (a few tablespoons at a time) to get rid of any stickiness. 
• Divide the dough into two equal parts and shape them into balls. 
• Roll them thin on a well-floured surface and place them on two generously greased round pizza pans.
• Spread pizza sauce and toss your favorite toppings and lots of cheese.
• Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until firm and golden brown along the edges. Enjoy!