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A lot of people all over the world love eating pizza.Although the original pizza was introduced through Neapolitan cuisine, different versions of pizza is now served in many parts of the world including non-western countries. Pizza is a favorite dish since it?s easy to prepare and cook. Plus, the variety of toppings that can be placed in a pizza recipe are almost endless depending on the available ingredients for a season. Aside from the toppings, the sauce can also be mixed according to one?s taste. Nevertheless, many pizza lovers claim that the best pizza begins with a tasty dough. Here?s a homemade pizza dough that even children can make under adult supervision .

List of ingredients
* 1 package active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
* 1 cup warm water
* 1 1/4 cups cold water
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 26.1 ounces (about 5 1/2 cups) unbleached bread flour, halved
* Cooking spray
Procedure
1. Place yeast in 1 cup warm water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Mix 1 1/4 cups cold water, oil, sugar, and salt in a small bowl; whisk thoroughly.

2. Measure or lightly spoon 24.9 ounces (about 5 1/4 cups) flour into dry measuring cups; use a knife to level the floor. Combine flour, yeast mixture, and cold water mixture in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix on low 8 minutes or until dough begins to form as a mixture. Let rest 2 minutes; mix on low 6 minutes or until dough is smooth. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 2 minutes); add enough of the remaining 1.19 ounces (about 1/4 cup) flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel sticky).

3. Cut the dough in half, keeping each portion in a large zip-top bag coated with cooking spray. Seal tightly and chill overnight or up to 2 days. Before using, let the dough stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Suggested toppings are onion, bell pepper, sausage , and ham.

The dough can be kept in the freezer for as much as three months. If you plan to use it, thaw overnight in the chiller.

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