Basic Pizza Dough Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water and milk in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and sprinkle yeast on top.
2. 2
   Set aside to rest until mixture bubbles, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   (If mixture does not bubble, either the liquid was not at the correct temperature or the yeast is old.)
4. 4
   Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and whisk to aerate and break up any lumps.
5. 5
   When yeast is ready, add flour and mix over lowest speed until dough just starts to come together and looks shredded, about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Increase speed to medium and continue to mix until dough is elastic and smooth, about 5 to 7 minutes.
7. 7
   Gather dough into a ball, place in a large, oiled mixing bowl, and turn to coat.
8. 8
   Cover with a clean, damp dishtowel, and let rest in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 30 to 40 minutes.
9. 9
   Once the dough has risen, punch it down, then shape and bake it as desired.