Version 2.3
July 2026
Ingredients
8g instant yeast
10g sugar
15g salt
625g bread flour
Optional spices - black pepper, basil, oregano, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese
475g warm water
5g olive oil
Step 1
Combine instant yeast, sugar, salt, spices and flour in a bowl. Add warm water and mix until all the flour is incorporated. Let stand covered for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 230℃ / 450℉. Add oil to dough and knead into a ball. Flour the bottom of the bowl to prevent sticking and let stand covered again for 10 minutes.
Step 3
After resting, dough should be soft and very hydrated. Adjust dryness or stickiness with oil or flour as required on outside of bowl. It should feel very soft and jelly-like when it is the right consistency. Roll out dough, allowing it to relax as you stretch so that it doesn't tear. Add toppings, bake at 230℃ / 450℉ for 15-20 minutes, let stand before cutting.
Changelog
9 July 2026 - Confirmed oil quantity, revised instruction for adding oil.
18 June 2026 - revised directions to reflect correct dough prep. Suggested timing should be tested
June 2026 - converted oil measure to mass so everything can be done with a scale. Adjusted oil amount to get correct texture
May 2026 - revised from original measurements - 650g flour, 450g warm water