Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough with Garlic and Italian Seasonings

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ¾ cup room-temperature water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, oregano, and basil. Mix well.
2. Add the water and olive oil and mix with a spoon until the dough comes together. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
3. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
4. Once the dough has risen, knead it for about 2 minutes. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
5. Roll out each portion of dough into a round shape. Place the dough on a greased pizza pan and top with your favorite toppings. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• The dough for Neapolitan-style pizza is made with caputo flour, a high-gluten Italian flour.
• The pizza is traditionally cooked in a wood-fired oven at high temperatures.
• It is usually served uncut, so that the toppings remain on the pizza.