andy's flatbread pizza

How To Make andy's flatbread pizza

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  Step 1
  Gather your ingredients.
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  Step 2
  Proof the yeast by adding a small pinch of sugar to the warm water, and then add the yeast.
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  Step 3
  Chef’s Note: After about 10 minutes, you should see the top of the water covered in foam. If nothing happens, your yeast is deceased (I hate it when that happens). Get some fresh yeast and start again.
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  Step 4
  Add the salt and the flour to the bowl of a mixer fitted with a dough hook, and blend at low speed.
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  Step 5
  Add the olive oil to the proofed yeast mixture.
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  Step 6
  Chef’s Note: It’s not necessary to mix the oil into the proofed yeast; just add it.
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  Step 7
  While the mixer is turning on low speed add the proofed yeast/water oil mixture in a slow steady stream.
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  Step 8
  Allow the mixer to blend the dough until it is smooth and pliant, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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  Step 9
  Chef’s Note: You don’t have to use a standing mixer; you could do this by hand.
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  Step 10
  Add a bit of olive oil to a bowl.
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  Step 11
  Add the dough to the bowl, and coat in the oil.
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  Step 12
  Cover the bowl and allow it to sit in a warm, non-drafty space.
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  Step 13
  Allow the dough to rise until it doubles, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
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  Step 14
  Chef’s Note: The amount of time it takes dough to rise depends on a lot of factors; including temperature, humidity, strength of yeast, and even altitude. Be patient, if you have good yeast, it will rise.
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  Step 15
  Remove from bowl, divide into three equal parts, and form balls from each portion.
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  Step 16
  Chef’s Note: If you’re not planning on making all three, tightly wrap the other two in cling wrap, and put in the refrigerator, or the freezer.
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  Step 17
  Take the dough and use your hands to spread into a circle approximately 14-inches in diameter.
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  Step 18
  Cover with a kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise for about 30 minutes.
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  Step 19
  Meanwhile place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 425f (218c).
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  Step 20
  Use your fingers to dimple the dough.
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  Step 21
  Brush the surface with some extra virgin olive oil.
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  Step 22
  Add additional toppings (your choice).
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  Step 23
  Cook in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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  Step 24
  Serve while nice and toasty warm. Enjoy
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  Step 25
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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