The main difference is the sugar he adds which will generate a lot more gas to puff up the base. If you knead your rested dough balls just before rolling it re

The main difference is the sugar he adds which will generate a lot more gas to puff up the base. If you knead your rested dough balls just before rolling it reactivates the yeast without needing to add sugar to the mix. Just make them a little thicker and they will puff up the same.