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Dough Recipe: ---------------- 1 pound (or about 3 1/2 cups) high gluten flour 3/4 cup warm water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Method: ---------- In a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with dough hook, add the water, oil, yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix thoroughly until yeast has fully dissolved. Add flour and mix on low speed until all of the flour and water have mixed and a stiff dough ball forms, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stop mixing as soon as the dough ball forms as this type of dough should not be kneaded. Place the dough ball into a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for 24 hours in the refrigerator before using. Please note that I cannot over-emphasize the importance of a 24-hour rising time since it is absolutely essential for the dough to develop its signature texture and, more importantly, its unique flavor! Do not skip this step!

Ingredients: --------------- • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Instructions: ---------------- 1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes. 2. Stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution. Mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour. 3. Turn dough out onto a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. Let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. Punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. Allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. Use for your favorite pizza recipe. 4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). If you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. If you are baki...