Note
1. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer bowl.
2. Leave the dough in the mixing bowl, cover the bowl with a damp cloth and allow it to rest (bulk ferment) at room temperature for 2 hours.
3. Portion dough into 450-gram pieces.




4. Shape the dough into smooth balls and place in a covered proofing container (or individually in covered containers or bowls).





5. Allow to rest at room temperature for 3 hours, or until dough balls have doubled in size and are not resistant to stretching.
6. Grease a high-sided rectangular pizza pan (ideally, 10x14 inches) liberally with shortening or butter.

7. Cover dough with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and allow to rise for 1 hour at room temperature.

8. When you’re ready to cook, follow instructions for Old Forge-style Cheese Pizza to make a truly Northeastern Pennsylvania-style treat, or use your own favorite topping combinations to make something delicious!.