pizza essentials: uber-thin, double-crust pie

How To Make pizza essentials: uber-thin, double-crust pie

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  For this recipe, I am using a stand mixer, fitted with a dough hook. If you wish, you could knead the dough by hand… up to you.
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  Step 3
  You will need an ovenproof pan. Ideally, it will be about 10 inches (25cm) with shallow sloping sides.
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  Step 4
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 5
  Whisk the warm water, olive oil, and melted butter together in a measuring cup, or small bowl.
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  Step 6
  Add all of the dry ingredients together into the bowl of a stand mixer, and whisk to combine.
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  Step 7
  Place the bowl into the stand mixer, and use the dough hook attachment.
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  Step 8
  Set to low, add the liquid, and allow the dough to combine.
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  Step 9
  Chef’s Note: We want a dough that is almost dry to the touch. So, it should feel slightly sticky, but not stick to your hands. If it is too dry, and not coming together, add warm water, a tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet, add more flour a tablespoon at a time. The perfect dough will pull away from the sides of the bowl, and begin climbing up the hook.
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  Step 10
  Here’s is what the dough looks like when ready.
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  Step 11
  Knead a few times on a lightly floured surface, cover with cling wrap, and allow to rest for 2 hours.
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  Step 12
  Chef’s Tip: If you want a better-flavored dough, cover, and put in the fridge overnight.
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  Step 13
  Chef’s Note: When the dough is ready, cut into quarters. You should have enough dough to make four crusts, or two pizzas.
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  Step 14
  Place a quarter of the dough on a floured surface, and then flour the top.
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  Step 15
  Roll out the dough into a thin round slightly bigger than your pan.
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  Step 16
  Coat your pan liberally with grapeseed oil.
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  Step 17
  Add the crust to the pan, and brush some pizza sauce, lightly over the bottom.
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  Step 18
  Add your toppings. I am using grated parmesan, provolone, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Then cut off the excess dough.
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  Step 19
  Chef’s Note: This is a thin pizza, so do not try to “stuff” the pizza with toppings, just choose some of your favorites, and make sure you have lots of yummy cheese.
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  Step 20
  Roll out another quarter of the dough, place on top of the pizza, and cut off to fit the pan. Then brush with a bit of extra-virgin olive oil.
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  Step 21
  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 500f (260c).
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  Step 22
  Chef’s Note: If you have a pizza stone, place it on the rack.
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  Step 23
  Place the pizza in the oven, and bake until golden brown, about 18 – 20 minutes.
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  Step 24
  Chef’s Tip: If you want a nice crispy bottom, when you remove the pan from the oven, place it over a medium-high burner, for about 2 minutes. That will make the bottom crust nice and crispy.
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  Step 25
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 26
  Slice it up (I like to use squares), and serve while nice and hot. Enjoy.
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  Step 27
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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