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THE BEST THICK-CRUST PIZZA RECIPE

So easy, even kids can help make it!

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SOFT & CHEWY HAND-TOSSED PIZZA (USING MY EASY  OO FLOUR DOUGH) 

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MIX UP THE INGREDIENTS

Flour, yeast, sugar, salt, EVOO, and water.

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FORM A SHAGGY DOUGH BALL

And knead for 10-12 minutes.

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KNEAD THE DOUGH

Until it's smooth and elastic (and no longer looks wet). 

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LET IT RISE  (1ST RISE)

Add dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise 90 minutes.

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PUNCH DOWN THE DOUGH

Remove the any air bubbles and portion the dough into 4 pieces.

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FORM 4 EQUAL  PIZZA DOUGH BALLS

Cover and let rise for 30 more minutes.

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READY DOUGH WILL LOOK LIKE THIS!

Soft, airy, and plump.

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TIME TO MAKE THE CORNICHE (PIZZA CRUST)

Use floured fingers to create a pizza crust perimeter (aka corniche)

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PRESS OUT THE DOUGH

Press on the center of the dough to make it easier to hand-toss.

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STRETCH & HAND-TOSS THE DOUGH

Gently toss the dough back and forth from one hand to the other to stretch it out.

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A 12-INCH PIZZA WILL LOOK LIKE THIS

If you want a puffier pizza crust (corniche) simply make the pizza 9.5 to 11 inches instead of 12-inches.

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TIME TO SAUCE IT

Spread 1/4 to 1/3 cup homemade pizza sauce evenly over the dough and  sprinkle with Grana Padano. 

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ADD MOZZARELLA

Then add fresh baby balls of buffalo mozzarella! (Add more cheese for an even gooier endulgent pizza!)

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MAKE IT A VEG PIZZA

If you love vegetarian pizza, slice your favorite veggies paper thin & pat them dry so they cook faster and don't make your pizza soggy.

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OR MAKE IT A MEAT LOVER SUPREME

There are endless pizza toppings when you make your own pizza!!

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BAKE THE PIZZA  10-12 MIN. at 480°F/250°C.

Be sure to preheat your oven for at least 30 minutes!

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FINALLY!   HOMEMADE PIZZA THAT'S BETTER THAN DELIVERY!

...and less expensive too!

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NO MORE DRY UNDIGESTIBLE   PIZZA CRUST!

This changes pizza night forever!

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A FOOLPROOF PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE EVERY SINGLE TIME!

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LOOKING FOR MORE GREAT PIZZA RECIPES?

How about Pizza Fritte from  Abruzzo, Italy ! 

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