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Step 2 of 3 · Pizza Dough From Scratch: One Hour

Two balls, gentle stretch

Two balls, gentle stretch — step 2 of 3 in Pizza Dough From Scratch: One Hour. Deflate gently. Divide in half. Ball each, rest 10 min covered. Stretch from center outward with fists/knuckles — leave a thicker rim.

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Free food & cooking tip: Two balls, gentle stretch (step 2 of 3 from "Pizza Dough From Scratch: One Hour").

Deflate gently. Divide in half. Ball each, rest 10 min covered. Stretch from center outward with fists/knuckles — leave a thicker rim.

Don't use a rolling pin unless you want cracker crust.

Pro tip: If dough fights, rest 5 more minutes — gluten relaxes.

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