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Pizza Dough

Baking homemade pizza is a delightful culinary experience that transforms your kitchen into a pizzeria. This easy pizza dough recipe features a perfect balance of chewiness and crispiness, making it the ideal base for your favorite toppings. With just five simple ingredients, you can create a delicious dough that’s versatile enough for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 420g
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (7g)
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water 300ml, about 110°F/43°C
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30ml
  • 1 tsp salt 6g

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Create a well in the center.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well; stir until shaggy dough forms.
  4. Transfer to a floured surface; knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled.
  6. Punch down the dough, shape it to your desired thickness on a floured surface, then transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  7. Top with sauce and toppings; bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice (85g)Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 220mgFiber: 2g

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