Basic Dough

1

Preheat the oven to high heat for ten minutes

In a bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and stir

2

Using a spoon or whisk, mix the ingredients gently and without pressure until the yeast is fully dissolved in the water

3

In the same bowl, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, olive oil, and salt

Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon

Add another 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and mix well

The dough should be smooth and sticky

4

On a floured surface, knead the dough, incorporating the remaining flour until it is smooth and elastic

Make a ball and place it in an oiled bowl

Let it rest, covered with plastic wrap, for 45 minutes

5

After the dough has doubled in size, punch it down with your hands, place it on a floured surface, and knead for one minute

Divide the dough into two portions and roll out each portion into two thin disks

6

Place the dough in the baking dish

Let it rest for 20 minutes

Bake at medium temperature or until the surface of the dough is firm

Remove, spread with topping and glaze

Bake for an additional 15 minutes.