Well, I didn't know there was such a thing as a dough-doubler!

I've been using the rectangular plastic ice cream bucket with the lid snapped on tight. It works great for me.

Really makes no difference....I usually split just before I roll it out. I plop the dough on my board, split it, pat each half out, cover it and let it rest about 10 to 15 minutes....then proceed to roll it out.
No need to buy 2 dough buckets...unless you want 2.

Thanks - I'll buy only 1 and change by sequence - less clean up as well. I have no idea why I split 1st - one of those method mysteries with no reason behind it :).

I prefer a plain stainless bowl that I mixed the dough in covered by a plastic shower cap....;o)

And I split the dough after it rises, make a pizza with one half, freeze the other half.

Teresa

Teresa-I was afraid to use stainless, that it would be too cold and a shower cap-perfect! I have both. (Remember I said I wanted to ask you a baking question at Camp Cheerio? This was my question :)

I use my ancient beloved large yellow tupperware bowl. Since I only make one large pizza at a time, I mix and knead the dough in it, add a tiny drizzle of oil, roll the dough ball around in the oil, then snap the lid on and let it rise.
On the occasion that I make two(when GKs visit), I have another big yellow bowl in which I make a second batch of dough. I have trouble kneading large amounts due to arthritis and carpal tunnel, so using a bowl for each makes it easier for me.

Mago :

I do the same as Teresa.

Most times, I mix the Dough and plop it into a SS bowl.

Cover it with a damp towel and put it into the oven that was heated for a minute, turned off.
Place a pan of hot water on the bottom shelf.

When doubled,( about a half hour ) knead it again, cut to Pizza sizes and place in an oiled pan.

Let it rest but keep streching it out to the edge,m every few minutes and up the sides for the crust.

I let it rise slightly and prebake the Dough a little, till firm and freeze it or make a Pizza,
with the just baked Dough.

In the Pizzeria,I had a Proof Cabinet with a Hotplate and water, for humidity.It held 100 Pans.
LOU

Thanks for all the advice. You saved me money. I made pizza for dinner last night. I let it rise in an oiled stainless bowl covered with a new hotel give away shower cap :). I preheated the oven slightly - for a minute (it is cold and drafty here)before I put it in to rise. I split it right before I rolled and spread the crust. Thanks again.

Mago:
You forgot the pan of hot water in the oven ?

It helps keep the oven warm and adds Humidity.
LOU

One suggestion, when you use the oven, turn on the light. Some have claimed the light alone gives enough heat to help maintain the heat in there. Haven't tested with a thermometer and it could be a hoax but it wouldn't hurt. Plus be easier to see if it's rising too.

cynic:
I forgot to mention the Oven light.

Think I said that, in one of the other Dough Posts.

LOU

I did forget the water! And I wanted to try it - low humidity here this time of year. Next time.
I had trouble heating the oven - my fancy Dacor Oven That I Hate - is not the easiest to turn on for only 1 minute. And the oven light does not work! That's why I bought a Breville Smart Oven - toaster oven. I need to see if it will all fit in there. I cook the pizzas in the Breville to perfection.
We had the leftover pizza and spicy black bean soup after the football game last night - and DH said - this crust is perfect! Yay! Even reheated.

Mago:
If you like a Crispy crust and not soggy,
try prebaking it a little , before you put the sauce on top.

Then bake with the Sauce a few minutres, before you put on all the toppings.

Put the Cheese on, in the last few minutes, so it does not burn.

If anyone is interested in a Proof Box,

it can be made easily, using an unwanted under Counter
Refrigerator, or fullsize.

Take out all the refrigeration unit, cut a hole thru the top and fit in a plastic cup, with the bottom cut off, for ventilation.

I used a hot plate with a pot of water, for heat and Humidity.

If you make Pizza in a pan. Put in some racks.

LOU