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12-30-2006, 04:07 PM
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Well, someone threw my pizza stone away, didn't know what it was, I guess. Anyways, until I remember to get a new one, I need a pizza crust recipe that's fairly successful without a stone. Thick or thin is okay.
I'm up to experimenting, too.
Thanks, everyone.
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I know I posted this recipe from C@H a LONG time ago---it is a great recipe---very forgiving and you can do thick, thin whatever your little heart desires---I'll try to find it for you or, if all else fails, will repost---
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Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Dough
this dough takes 6-8 hours but is the real deal!!! AND WORTH IT!!!
Makes 4-8 inch pizzas
Combine: 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115 degrees) 1 t. active dry yeast (1/2 of a 1/4-oz package) Mix with 3 cups all purpose flour 1 cup cake flour 1 T.sea salt I add a little pizza dough flavor to the mix---gives it an extra pizza boost but totally not necessary
Combine water and yeast. Proof until foamy, 5-8 minutes Mix flours and salt in a bowl of a heavy duty mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add yeast mixture to flour and knead on low speed for 30 minutes (NOT a typo)!!! Shape dough into a round, place in a lightly oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let dough rise 4 hours in a warm place. Punch down, divide into 4 pieces, shape into balls. Brush lightly with oil, cover completely with plastic wrap, and let rise another 2-4 hours.
Shape by pressing fingertips into dough, leaving edge puffy to create a rim. Grasp rim with hands, working your way around the circle. As dough dangles, it stretches etc. I often will roll with a rolling pin for extra thin crust--works beautifully every time.
From Cuisine at Home Issue 32 page 20
I know there was another recipe in a more recent issue but I haven't tried that one. Anybody else???
"Never eat more than you can lift" Miss Piggy
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Thanks, Roxanne, I don't have this issue, thought maybe once upon a time but some of my issues have suddenly grown legs.
Copied and printed.
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I've been using a large cast iron skillet. Works great.
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another offering -
* Exported from MasterCook *
JEAN'S PIZZA DOUGH
1 c. +3 T. water 2 tsps olive oil 2 3/4 c. (13.5 oz) bread flour 1/4 c. (1.1 oz.) whole wheat flour 1 tsp each: garlic & onion powders 1/4 c. (.7 oz.) dry milk powder 2 tsps sugar 1 1/2 tsps salt 2 tsps Active dry yeast
Fill bread machine in the order that your model recommends. Set machine to 'dough'; take out at end of process & spread on a Pam-sprayed pizza pan which has been sprinkle w/corn meal. For individual pizzas - divide dough into 1/4s.
Either freeze, refrigerate till needed, or top immediately w/toppings of your choice.
Oven: Bake at 450° for ~15 min., or till crust is golden. BBQ: MOM - grill for 4 min.; remove from grill and turn grill side up. Top w/toppings; place back on grill for ~6 min. more.
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NOTES : Don't load the pizza up w/too much - less is better on a pizza - but, lots of cheese.
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Calli - what a great idea, especially when it's too wet up here to grill a pizza, do the same thing in a cast iron skillet!
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Thank you, Jean, I think I recall you posting this somewhere along the line, (NOW I remember, right?) 50 gets closer and so does you-know-what.......
Calliope - Cast iron skillet-very good idea. Thanks!
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I should have mentioned that Lodge has a big pizza skillet. I gave one to my brother for Christmas and now I want one. I can think of several different uses for it. I love the crispy crust I get in the skillet, though,and I like it better than the pizza stones I had.
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Thanks Calli, this sounds like a great tip. I love my cast iron skillet. Never used it for pizza before, but I'm going to try it. We're anxious to try grilling it too, but the weather is supposed to turn, so this will be fun to try also.
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A pizza skillet sounds like fun. I know cast iron skillets are great for warming pizza. We need to teach you how to shop, Calli. You know, "one for brother, one for me."
Thanks, I'll check it out.
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