Finally! I got my pizza to work. With all the right tools and of course a great kitchen helper it worked. We got the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. Here are some of my tips and notes.
-I used a quick rise dough recipe:
3 cups flour
1 tsp. yeast
1/2 tsp. salt
2 TBS olive oil
1 cup water (room temp)
-I let it rise 3 hrs then punched it down and followed Becca's tip on seperating it into 2 pieces then flattening it slightly on a floured surface
-I covered it with saran wrap then let it sit for 45 minutes while I waited for the temp of the oven to reach 500
-I floured and spread corn meal on the paddle
-The pizzas were formed almost as large as the paddle and because they were so thin i topped them with minimal sauce and cheese - The Asiago added great flavor!
-As for the sauce though... I think it was too sweet. I prefer a fresher savory taste. Next time I may not simmer it either.
Still I am happy with the results and can't wait for next Friday's Pizza/Movie night with the kids.
P.S. James got the apron for Valentine's Day and has requested that i embroider it with the following phrase: "The official house of helpers"
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