*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             BEST PIZZA DOUGH

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Italian
                Appetizers                       Pizza

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----STARTER-----
     1/2   c            Flour
     1/2   c            Water
   1       t            Yeast
                        -----DOUGH-----
   1 1/2   c            Warm water
   1       t            Yeast
           ds           Salt

  For starter: Combine room temp water, flour and yeast.
  Let stand at room temp overnight. For dough: Add water
  and yeast to starter; mix then add salt and enough
  flour to make a soft dough. Let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  Pinch off a piece of dough the size of a tennis ball
  and place in the fridge in a jar. Use as starter.
  Press rest of dough into pan and add toppings. Cook on
  stones in 500 degree oven. Takes about 10 min.
  
  Source:Ciao Italia, PBS, June 1993
 


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