Nonna Maria's Ristorante and Pizzeria
Chef: Frank Palazzolo
www.nonnamarias.com
Pizza Dough with Beer
1/2 cups of warm water
1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of salt
1cup beer (favorite label, we use Moretti) **Make sure the beer is warm**
1. In a large bowl combine the water, yeast, sugar and stir. Let it sit until mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. Add 2 cups of flour, beer, half a cup of oil and the salt. Mix by hand until it is all incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
3. Continue to add the flour, 1/4 cup at a time. Work the dough after each addition, until all the flour is incorporated, but the dough is still slightly sticky.
4.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth but still slightly tacky, about 5 minutes.
5. Add 2 teaspoons of oil to grease large bowl. Place dough in bowl, cover with plastic wrap set in warm place, 1 to1 1/2 hours.
6. Divide into 2 equal portions. Roll out dough to form circle & apply pizza toppings
Mangia!!
