If I forget to put yeast in a dough, I will often make a paste with the yeast and enough water to dissolve it. I find it makes it easier to incorporate.
Yep, that's happened to me and yep, you can salvage it - especially with pizza dough.
Flatten the dough out, sprinkle on another 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast and then drizzle on a bit of warm water. Technically you don't need more water, but it will help. Then work the yeast (it may be like a thin paste) into the dough and knead for a few minutes, by hand or using a stand mixer. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm place.
If you need to, you can put the dough in the fridge overnight, where it will rise, but much more slowly. You'll want to take it out and let it sit on the counter for an hour or two to let it finish, if necessary.
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Flatten the dough out, sprinkle on another 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast and then drizzle on a bit of warm water. Technically you don't need more water, but it will help. Then work the yeast (it may be like a thin paste) into the dough and knead for a few minutes, by hand or using a stand mixer. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm place.
If you need to, you can put the dough in the fridge overnight, where it will rise, but much more slowly. You'll want to take it out and let it sit on the counter for an hour or two to let it finish, if necessary.
Hope this helps. ;o)