Pizza Dough

Based on a recipe from Brandon at Delancy:

In the mixer bowl, whisk together 1/2 tsp yeast and 2 1/2 cups of lukewarm water
Add in 2 - 2 1/2 cups of flour-- add until like a pancake batter
Cover the bowl with a plate and let sit out overnight.

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Next day:

1 T salt
1 T olive oil
1 tsp sweetener
2 1/2 - 3 cups of flour

Add the salt, olive oil and sweetener  Add flour slowly, 1/2 cup at a time. When it is thick enough to form a solid ball, use the dough hook to knead for 10-15 mins. Cover with a plate and let rise for 4 hours.

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Four hours later:

Divide into 4 or 5 pieces, form into balls. Place on a floured cookie sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise 3-4 hours.

Deep Dish Pizza in a Cast Iron Pan

From Real Simple magazine, April 2011:

3 T. olive oil
12 oz. pizza dough
2 cups grated mozzarella
tomato sauce

toppings of your choice. (You can mix these together in a bowl with a T of olive oil).

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Coat 9-inch oven proof skillet with 1 1/2 T. olive oil. Press dough into pan. Top with half of the cheese, tomato sauce, cover with toppings and remaining cheese. Bake until crust is golden brown, 30-35 minutes.