Pizza Dough

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages fast rising yeast
• 2 cups water (90 degrees)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup salad oil
• 1/3 cup grated parmigiano
• 6 cups flour

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl combine water, yeast, sugar, and salt.

2. 2

   Let sit until foam appears on the top.

3. 3

   In the bowl of a stand up mixer combine the yeast mixture with the olive oil, salad oil, and 3 cups of the flour.

4. 4

   With the whip attachment, beat for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Clean and remove the whip attachment. Add the remaining flour and cheese.

6. 6

   With the dough hook attachment in place, slowly pulse the mixer on and off until the flour is incorporated.

7. 7

   Continue kneading on medium speed for 10-12 minutes or until the dough is smooth and no longer clings to the sides of the mixer.

8. 8

   If you need to add more flour, do so 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough is no longer sticking to the sides.

9. 9

   Transfer the dough to a large, oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

10. 10

    Place in a warm location and allow to rise for one hour or until doubled in size.

11. 11

    Punch down dough and allow to rise a second time.

12. 12

    After the second rise the dough is ready to be divided and rolled, or stored in the freezer.