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Rustic Basil Farmhouse Pizza Dough

From the kitchen of Rachel White

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From the kitchen of Rachel White

Rustic Basil Farmhouse Pizza Dough

Ingredients

Mix together, then let sit until frothy

  • 4½ teaspoons yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups warm water

Then add and mix until smooth

  • 5 cups flour
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil

Method

  1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in flour, salt, basil, and oil. Beat until smooth.
  3. Knead and allow to rest 5 minutes.
  4. Make into pizza and bake at 450° for 10 minutes.

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