oh so easy dough

How To Make oh so easy dough

• Step 1
  Mix water, yeast and olive oil and garlic ... set aside (as it sets it will start to foam ... this is a GOOD thing )
• Step 2
  Combine cornmeal and flour. add remaining spices. mix well
• Step 3
  Add yeast mixture after it has foamed and to flour mixture. Mix well . Knead a few times .If really sticky use additional flour sparingly.
• Step 4
  Place in well oiled (olive oil) bowl, turn to coat top of dough. Cover with a damp tea towel and put in a warm place to rise.(kitchen counter is fine )
• Step 5
  When doubled in size (the warmer the quicker it will double ) cut dough into portions appropriate for use and pat into desired shape ie :round for pizza, calzones, rectangles for breadsticks etc...
• Step 6
  for pizza, prick dough with fork, top with desired toppings (flat items on bottom, raw meats on top) Bake in preheated 450* oven for 20-35 min until bottom is golden brown. Let rest for 5 min before cutting (this will help the toppings to stay on when cutting )
• Step 7
  For calzones, place dough on oiled cookie sheet , top 1/4 with desired toppings (You MUST COOK raw meats first ) fold over using a little water to seal seam, fold seam and press WELL. Brush with well beaten egg. Cut vent hole on top and bake in a preheated 450* oven until golden on bottom of calzone. approx. 20-40 min depending on size.
• Step 8
  NOTE : If dough is too "springy" when forming , cover and let rest 5 min.
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