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In a small bowl, combine the luke warm water, yeast, and teaspoon of flour. As the yeast begins to dissolve, the mixture will bubble and appear foamy on the top.

While the yeast is dissolving, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl or food processor. Add the yeast mixture and bring it all together with a spoon, then work the dough with your hands until it forms a ball. Turn it out onto a floured work surface and continue to knead for about 10-12 minutes. The dough will gradually become more elastic.

If you're using a food processor, simply pulse it a few times until the dough comes together. Knead by hand for a few minutes if you like but it usually isn't necessary. (It's a nice therapeutic activity, however.)

Shape the dough into a round.

Oil a large bowl and place the dough upside down in the bowl to coat the top with oil. Then turn it rightside up again. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or a sheet of plastic wrap and set it in a warm area to rise for 3-4 hours.

Prepare Buffalo Mozzarella. Dice and put into a plate. The key is to let it dry. Put it in the fridge for 1 hr. Then when you take it out from the fridge drain off the excessive liquid. Once it is dried off it will be ready when you will add it to your pizza topping.

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Set your oven temperature to 220 C.

By now the dough should have risen nicely. Press down the center of the dough and fold the sides over and reshape into a ball. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it out to fit your pizza pan or stone.

Smooth the chopped tomatoes over the pizza.

DO NOT add mozzarella o fresh basil yet!

Bake for about 10 minutes then remove from the oven. NOW place the diced Buffalo Mozzarella on the pizza along with any fresh herbs you might want to add. Use a spatula to loosen the pizza from the pan and place it directly on the oven rack for another 3-5 minutes o until Buffalo Mozzarella has melted and the crust is browned. This last step is especially important if you don't have a perforated pizza pan and want a crisp crust.

Let the pizza rest for a minute before slicing to allow the cheese and other toppings to set.

Buon appetito!