Dissolve the yeast in warm water with the sugar. In a standing mixer bowl, add the cool water and dissolved yeast. With the mixer on slow speed, using the paddle blade, add about 1/3 or so of the Caputo 00 flour and mix (increasing the speed) for a minute or two, until a smooth “batter” forms. This helps to develop the gluten in the dough.
I just combined 1/2 cup olive oil, juice from 1 lemon, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, a couple pinches sea salt, fresh ground pepper into a glass jar, put the lid on, and shake it. . 3.Then lastly, I made the pasta. I boiled 1 bag of Kaizen lowcarb pasta for about 8 minutes in salted water.
Caputo Red flour is ideal for those looking to cook a thinner crust pizza. With a little more gluten and protein in it than the Blue Caputo Pizza flour, it provides a little more elasticity to the dough and is ideal for slow rises. This is also a good general 00 flour which can be used for bread, cakes and sauces too.
When kneading or rolling the dough, be careful not to add too much flour or your pasta will be tough and taste floury. 00 flour, which is traditionally used in Italian kitchens for homemade pasta dough, isn’t inexpensive. But it’s worth its weight in gold—or fresh homemade pasta.