Recipes

In a Bowl stir ( either by hand or with a mixer) the yeast and water until dissolved. Add pastry flour and salt..mix well...add all purpose flour one cup at a time until dough is smooth not sticky. Shape dough into a ball...place in a lightly oiled bowl..turn to coat...cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled...Punch dough down...and divide into 6 balls for individual pizzas or 2-3 for a larger pie...let dough rise again for 45 minutes..or until doubled...keep dough cool before using... To prepare: Preheat oven with pizza stone in it for at least one hour at 500 degrees. Have your tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil ready to put on top of the pizza, then set it aside. Break the dough in half and begin preparing by pressing and hanging alternately until the desired thickness is achieved. Place the dough base on the pizza stone and sprinkle with olive oil and salt. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the surface looks a little dry, then add your toppings: sauce, cheese, basil, and salt and pepper. Bake until done around the edges, a little well done is the preferred texture. Remove from the oven, top with extra virgin olive oil and fresh black pepper.

Note: Keeping your dough cool insures easier preparation. And don't overdo the cheese on this pizza! * Substitute soy or rice cheese, but don't add until the last few minutes of cooking. ** If you don't have pastry or OO flour , just substitute with your all purpose flour.