Fresh Milled Flour Pizza Dough (Stand Mixer)

Fresh Milled Flour Pizza Dough (Stand Mixer)

Makes 2 Pizzas

355 g warm water (1½ cups)
21 g honey or 12 g sugar (1 tablespoon)
28 g olive oil (2 tablespoons)
9 g salt (1½ teaspoons)
500 g fresh milled flour (about 2¾ cups hard wheat berries, milled into approximately 4 cups flour)
7 g instant yeast (2¼ teaspoons) add after autolyze

Instructions

1. Add the warm water, honey (or sugar), olive oil, salt, and fresh milled flour to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix just until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains.
2. Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes. This autolyze helps soften the bran and creates a lighter, more tender fresh milled pizza crust.
3. Sprinkle the instant yeast over the dough. Knead with the dough hook for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until puffy.
5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 2 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball. Use immediately or refrigerate for later use.
6. When ready to bake, roll or stretch the dough into pizza crusts and place on prepared pizza pans or a baking stone. Top as desired.
7. Bake in a preheated 475°F (245°C) oven for about 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are cooked through. Adjust baking time as needed for thicker or thinner crusts.

Enjoy your homemade fresh milled pizza with all the flavor and nutrition of freshly ground wheat.

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