No Knead Pizza Dough

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon sugar or honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon yeast (active dry)
• 2¼ cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup lukewarm water (divided)
• 1¼ cups tomatoes (skinned roma or san marzano including sauce) no added ingredients ((400 gram can / 14 ounces) )
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5-8 leaves fresh basil chopped
• ¾-1 cup mozzarella cheese (firm) shredded or thinly sliced mozzarella

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl add ¼ cup lukewarm water and sugar stir to combine, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let sit 10 minutes then stir to combine.

2. 2

   In a large bowl add the flour and make a well in the middle, add the yeast mixture and remaining water, start to mix then add the salt and combine well. Cover the bowl and place in a warm draft free place for 2 hours.

3. 3

   Place the risen dough on a lightly olive oiled baking sheet (or two if you prefer thin crust pizza), let rest 20 minutes.

4. 4

   While the pizza is resting make the sauce, in a medium bowl add the tomatoes and sauce from the can (roughly chop), add the salt, olive oil and fresh chopped basil. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Pre-heat oven to 425F (220C).

6. 6

   Spread the rested dough with your hands on the pan (or pans) and top with the tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until crust is done. Slice and serve. Enjoy!