Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water (240ml)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (12g)
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt (6g)
  • 3 cups bread flour (375g)
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (7g)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
  2. Pour 1 cup warm water (240ml) and 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml) into the bread machine pan.
  3. Add 1 tbsp granulated sugar (12g) and 1 tsp fine sea salt (6g) on top of the liquids.
  4. Spoon 3 cups bread flour (375g) over the liquid, ensuring it completely covers the surface.
  5. Create a small indentation (well) in the center of the flour and pour in 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (7g), ensuring it does not touch the salt or water.
  6. Select the 'Dough' setting on the bread machine and press Start.
  7. Approximately 5-10 minutes into the cycle, check the dough; it should be a smooth, tacky ball clearing the sides of the pan. Add 1 tbsp flour if too sticky, or 1 tsp water if too dry.
  8. Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press down with your palm to release large air bubbles.
  9. Divide the dough into two equal portions for 12-inch pizzas.
  10. Using fingertips, press the dough from the center outward to create a thin base with a slightly thicker rim.
  11. Transfer the dough to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet, add desired toppings, and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are a deep mahogany brown.