Artisanal Bakers Dough

Ingredients

• 3 cups bread flour or all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/4 cups 2% milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• plus more for bowl

Instructions

1. Whisk the flour, yeast, and salt together in a large bowl, then pour in the milk and oil.
2. Mix together with a large fork or your hands.
3. Knead once or twice to form a ball.
4. It may be sticky, but thats okay.
5. Oil a bowl and set the dough in it.
6. Lay a sheet of waxed paper loosely over the top, then cover with plastic wrap.
7. Place a clean dish towel over the bowl and allow to rise at room temperature and undisturbed for 24 hours.
8. Turn the dough once in the bowl about 3 hours before you want to use it.
9. The 24-hour fermentation process takes the place of kneading the dough.
10. When you are ready to make your pizza, divide the dough in half on a lightly floured board, then proceed with your pizza making.
11. (The dough can be frozen for up to a month; thaw at room temperature before using.)