Bob Giles, Montserrat Cookbook
Prep: 5 min.
Rise: 4 – 6 hrs.
Cook: 30 min.
Total: 4 hrs. 45 min. or 6 hrs. 45 min.
Ingredients
- 3 tsp. dry yeast granules
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 1/3 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Place the yeast and sugar in a large bowl; cover with warm water (not hot) and let stand 20 minutes.
- Stir in salt and olive oil; add flour and knead dough until smooth. Cover hands with salad oil to prevent sticking.
- Place dough into a greased bowl, cover with a cloth and let stand for 4 hours. Punch dough down and spread onto 2 pizza pans. Allow to stand for an additional 2 hours if you want thick, Sicilian-type dough. When spreading onto pans, wet hands with water to prevent sticking and give a crunchy texture.
- Prebake crust for 15 to 20 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove from oven and cover with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
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