Herbed Pizza Dough

What you need:

    • 1/2 cup warm water (about 110*)
    • 1 envelope instant yeast
    • 1 1/4 cups water, room temp
    • 2 tbsp. EVOO
    • 4 cups bread flour, plus some
    • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
    • Italian seasoning
    • Garlic powder
    • Cornmeal

Directions:

    1. Mix together warm water and yeast; let stand for 5 minutes or until frothy.
    2. Add room temperature water and EVOO to yeast.
    3. Place flour, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic into a stand mixer; mix slightly.
    4. Mix in yeast mixture; switch to dough hook once dough comes together.
    5. Knead for 5 to 8 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled.
    6. After risen, separate into 2 equal pieces. At this point, you can freeze them - wrap them in saran wrap and then place in a ziploc bag. Defrost in refrigerator overnight.
    7. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface.
    8. Place a little cornmeal on your pizza pan.
    9. Transfer your dough onto the pizza pan and prick with a fork.
    10. Bake between 400* to 450* for 8 to 10 minutes.
    11. Then top with desired toppings and bake 10 to 12 more minutes.
    12. You can skip prebaking and bake the dough with the toppings on it already.

Original Fantastical Recipe