Pizza Dough

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Pizza Dough
Also Gluten Fee Pizza Dough recipe below

Preparation Time
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15 minutes - Makes 3 pizza bases

Ingredients:
  • 375ml (1 1/2 cups) warm water
  • 2 tsp (7g/1 sachet) dried yeast
  • Pinch of caster sugar
  • 600g (4 cups) plain flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil, plus extra for brushing
Method:
  1. Combine the water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes or until foamy.
  2. Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the centre.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and oil. Use a round-bladed knife in a cutting motion to mix until the mixture is combined. Use your hands to bring the dough together in the bowl.
  4. Brush a bowl lightly with oil.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place in the prepared bowl and turn to coat in oil.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draught-free place to rise for 30 minutes or until dough doubles in size.

Notes
• You can prepare this recipe up to 1 hour before serving.
• Prep: 15 mins (+ 5 mins standing & 30 mins rising time)

Make your own Gluten Free Pizza Dough
Makes - 2 bases

Ingredients:
  • 2 1/2 cups gluten-free pizza and pastry flour (we used Orgran brand)
  • 7g sachet dried instant yeast
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method:
  1. Sift flour into a bowl. Add yeast and salt. Stir to combine.
  2. Make a well in the centre. Add water and oil. Mix to form a soft dough.
  3. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Stand in a warm place for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size.
  5. Using your fist, punch dough down. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Divide dough in half (see note).
Notes
• You can freeze individual portions of dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight before using.

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Source: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/21679/gluten+free+pizza+dough