Preparation

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl whisk together 1 ¾ cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, and salt.
• Add water and oil and mix until ingredients come together in a ball (it will be sticky at this point!).
• Knead on a floured surface, adding more flour periodically as needed, until smooth and elastic (4-5 minutes). Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• While dough is resting, prepare the balsamic glaze by adding balsamic vinegar to a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 6-10 minutes until reduced to half the original volume. Remove from heat, stir in honey and salt. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool and thicken.
• Roll or pat dough into a 12-inch circle on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Pinch edges to create a ½-inch crust around the perimeter of the dough.
• Spread sauce over the crust (leave pinched edges uncovered with toppings). Arrange cheese pieces all over the pizza, followed by tomato slices. Sprinkle Herbs de Provence over the top.
• Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden-brown.
• Top with fresh basil, coarse sea salt and cracked black pepper, and a hearty drizzle of balsamic glaze. Slice and serve.