Caputo Fioreglut Pizza Recipe

Step 1

In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, place the flour, yeast, and sugar. Whisk to combine with a separate, handheld whisk. Add the salt, and whisk again to combine well.

Step 2

Add the water and olive oil, and mix very slowly until the flour is absorbed into the liquid. The mixture will be lumpy

Step 3

Raise the mixer to medium-high speed in your stand mixer until the dough becomes sticky and smooth (about 3 minutes).

Step 4

Oil a medium-size bowl, and scrape the pizza dough into the bowl.

Step 5

Using very well-oiled hands, loosely shape the dough into a round.

Step 6

Cover the bowl tightly with plastic and place in a draft-free location until nearly doubled in size. That will take longer in cool, dry environments and less time in warm, moist places.

Step 7

When you’re ready to make the pizza, place a pizza stone or overturned rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat it to 450°F.

Step 8

Place a 14-inch round nonstick pizza baking pan or a large piece of parchment paper in front of you on a flat surface

Step 9

The dough will be super soft, and should only be handled once you’ve coated your hands in olive oil. Turn the dough out onto the center of the pan or paper.

Step 10

Working from the center of the dough out to the edges, begin to press it into a round about 14-inches in diameter.

Step 11

Create a smooth, slightly raised edge around the perimeter of the dough by pressing the edges with one hand toward the palm of your other.

Step 12

Brush the shaped dough with more oil, concentrating it on the edges.

Step 13

Transfer the shaped and topped dough, still on the pizza baking sheet or parchment paper, to a pizza peel or other flat surface like a cutting board, and transfer it to the hot oven.

Step 14

Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the crust seems set all the way to the center and the edges have expanded in size.

Step 15

Remove the pan from the oven, top the dough with sauce, cheese, and any other toppings you like best, and return the pizza on the pan or paper to the oven.

Step 16

Bake until the has begun to crisp on the underside, is lightly brown on the edges, and the cheese is brown and bubbling (about 5 minutes).

Step 17

Remove from the oven, allow to set for just a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.