Italian Sausage White Pizza

Ingredients

- 1 cup warm water (105-115 F)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour (312 grams), plus 3 tbsp extra

- 3 tbsp butter (43 grams)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (23 grams)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk

1. In a bowl of a stand mixer, add the yeast and warm water. Let stand until the yeast is foamy. Add the salt and olive oil and stir.
2. Add the flour and, using the dough hook, knead until a shaggy dough is formed. Continue to knead until the dough gathers in the center of the bowl. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle 1 tbsp of flour at a time, until the dough cleans the sides of the bowl. DO not add too much flour. This dough is meant to be tacky and soft.

Gather the dough and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Toss it around to coat. Cover the bowl loosely with a clean towel and allow it to rise for 1½ hours.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly. Add the flour and whisk constantly until no lumps remain. The mixture should be golden like coffee.
Add the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens. Turn off the heat. Immediately stir in the parmesan cheese until it melts. Set the sauce aside.