Russian River Pizzas

• 1 tbsp dry yeast
• 7oz lukewarm water
• 11oz. all purpose flour (add a few more ounces to work with)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp olive oil

In a small bowl mix the yeast and water, let that stand for about 12 min.

In another mixing bowl mix the flour and salt. Make a well into the center of the flour and add the Yeast mixture. With a fork slowly stir in a circular motion, slowly pulling the flour into the yeast.

Mixture until a dough forms.

Using some of the remaining flour, lightly flour a cutting board. Using the heal of your hand; knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic (about 10 min.)

Form the dough into a ball and rub the olive oil onto it, then put it into a bowl and cover it with saran wrap; Let the dough stand at room temperature until it has doubled in size. About 1-2 hours.

Re flour your work surface and using the heal of your hand gently press the dough to your desired shape.

Gently pull and stretch the dough until you have the desired thickness. Next you need to cover the dough with A damp towel for about 15 minutes to let it rise again.

Now you are ready to top the pizza and bake it.

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