Basic Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the wine, water and yeast in a large bowl and stir until the yeast is dissolved.
2. 2
   Add the honey, salt and olive oil and mix thoroughly.
3. 3
   Add 1 cup of the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a loose batter.
4. 4
   Add 2 more cups of the flour and stir with the spoon for 2 to 3 minutes to incorporate as much flour as possible.
5. 5
   Bring the dough together by hand and turn out onto a floured board or marble surface.
6. 6
   Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until you have a smooth, firm dough.
7. 7
   Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a towel.
8. 8
   Set aside to rise in the warmest part of the kitchen for 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Cut the risen dough into 4 equal pieces and knead each portion into a round.
10. 10
    Cover again and let rest for 15 minutes.
11. 11
    To make the pizzas: Dust a clean work surface lightly with flour.
12. 12
    Working with one piece of dough at a time, use your fingers and palms to flatten the dough into a 10- to 12-inch round, each about 1/8-inch thick.