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How should I store pizza dough for tomorrow?

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I'm making some 00 dough for some pizza tomorrow. What's the best way to store it for tomorrow? After you let it rise and double in size can I store the dough in the fridge in that bowl until needed or should I divide it up into individual pizza doughs after rising and store in some ziploc bags in fridge? Thanks for the help!
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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Don't know if I am too late but I would let it rise for only a half hour or so after mixing and then put immediately in fridge for a cold rise (I.e. Don't let it double in size). Tomorrow take it out and ball it in the AM. Put it on an oiled cookie sheet so you can get it off easily and then put back in fridge until about 2 hours before cooking. The cold rise will give the dough a long time for flavor to develop. I make all of my dough two days ahead now and keep it in the fridge for 2 days. My dough has gotten so much better!LBGE; Adjustable Rig
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Mine sits out on the counter in a covered pail for 18 hrs. If I'm still not ready for it, I wrap it in cling wrap in individual dough balls - lightly oiled. My recipe seems better if it sits in the fridge for an extra day.
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"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota -
My pleasure. I lurk here 3 times a day and am usually working too hard to contribute but I am on vacation this week so was happy to give something back! Lord knows I have learned a billion things from all of you since I got my egg 2 yrs ago. I hope it turns out great!LBGE; Adjustable Rig
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I let mine set out on the counter after I make the dough to rise for 2 - 4 hours. If I am cooking the next day I place it in the fridge overnight then take it out and set it on the counter the next morning and let it sit out until I cook. I have become a fan of proof boxes, (not the fancy expensive ones) I use those cheap 9 x 13 large zip lock boxes with the blue lids. Oil the inside drop in the dough seal the lid put it on the counter or in fridge works perfect. IMO my dough is more workable after a controlled rise in the fridge. Hope you pies turn out great.
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I would prepare it the same as always and then put in the fridge in a covered container. Tomorrow let it sit an hour to get to room temp then fold and let it rise for 45 minutes before use.
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Add sauce and toppings...cook it.
Pull the leftovers out of the fridge tomorrow and eat it cold...lolThank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
It really depends on how much yeast you add. There are recipes that use a lot of yeast and get a 1 hr doubling. There are other recipes that use a pinch of yeast and take 24 hrs to rise. I have been enjoying Forkish's book on pizza.
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I never wrap individually because it puts pressure on the dough when it expands. I cover the pan with cling wrap and it can stay in the fridge for a few days and up to a week.
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