Question about Pizza Dough?

Question

it seems like when i make pizza dough at home when i go to stretch it out to the size of the pizza i want it is a huge pain. When i watch the guys at the pizzeria down the road the dough stretches so easily and doesnt retract back to the originol size. What could i be doing wrong, Rising time? Indrediants?Techniques?i am going for a new york/ new have type pie

Answer 1

After it has risen, try leaving in on the counter for about 30 minutes before you try stretching it onto a pizza pan.  I find that helps me when making pizza at home.  

I found the link below interesting.  

http://slice.seriouseats.com/jvpizza/

Answer 2

flour and salt are major

mix very well let it sit in the fridge get cold then let it rise in the kitchen

take the ball of dough flatten it with a rim about 5 inches across flip it over do the same when pulling do with both hands dont do it in the pan

the dough should weigh about 2 pounds

Answer 3

Dough is easier to stretch when its room temp. If you still can't stretch it, it's to dry.

Answer 4

work the dough as little as possible and age it over night.

use lots of flour and your fingertips to shape it then stretch it on the back of your hands.

Answer 5

google.com or ask the guys how they do it

Answer 6

your dough is too dry, work with less flour and it should work! you can also buy prepackaged dough and just add water and that works great!

Answer 7

i had the same problem with my pizza dough than i got this recipe(below) and now my pizza dough is as perfect as pizzaria or pizza hut...try this recipe and i am sure u will stick with it.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pizza-Dough...

Answer 8

you can buy a ball of dough from the pizza parlor. i do it all the time

Answer 9

I worked in a pizzeria for a few years. They dough they use looks dry because it's covered in flour to keep it from sticking to the chef's hands. Make your dough a little more moist, and ensure that it is warm before you start to try and stretch it. Cold dough just won't go :-P

Answer 10

most likely ingredients. its too dry if it wont stretch