Fine Herbs Pizza Dough
From: Francine, d'Alembert, Quebec, Canada
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 [1 tablespoon / 15 mL each] packs active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] lukewarm water
  • 4 cups [560 g] all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] chervil
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] crushed black pepper
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] olive oil
  • Into a large bowl, dissolve dry yeast into lukewarm water; set aside for 10 minutes, until foamy.
  • Mix in 2 cups [500 mL] flour, salt, thyme, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, chervil and crushed black pepper; mix until smooth.
  • Mix in olive oil.
  • Add 1 more cup [250 mL] flour; mix until a ball shapes.
  • Add remaining flour until smooth and no longer sticky.
  • Knead dough for 5 minutes; set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 2 parts; roll each part into a 11-inch [28-cm] circle.
  • Set aside for 15 minutes more.