Bubbly Pizza Base (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 500g (4 cups) all-purpose bread flour

02 - 325g (1 ⅓ cups) lukewarm water

03 - 10g (2 tsp) regular sea salt, finely ground

04 - 1g (¼ tsp) quick-acting yeast

05 - 5g (1 tsp) extra virgin olive oil

# Instructions:

01 - Dump flour, salt, and yeast in a big bowl. Pour in water and stir with your hands or a wooden spoon until everything's wet. Let it sit for half an hour to rest (this helps gluten develop).

02 - Add a splash of olive oil and work the dough about 5 minutes till it feels smooth. Cover the bowl and leave it alone at room temp for 12-24 hours so flavors build up slowly.

03 - Sprinkle flour on your counter, put the dough on it, and cut into 2-4 even chunks. Roll each piece into a ball shape and give them an hour to relax.

04 - Get your oven super hot at 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone warming inside. Pull each dough ball into a flat circle, put your toppings on, and slide it onto the hot stone. Cook for 7-10 minutes till it's bubbly with golden edges.

# Notes:

01 - Spiced Version: Mix in a teaspoon each of garlic powder and dried oregano for extra flavor.

02 - Rustic Mix: Replace a quarter of your flour with whole wheat flour for a deeper, nuttier flavor.

03 - Authentic Touch: Try using Italian 00 flour for a crust that's more delicate and airy.

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