Description
This Artisan Pizza Dough recipe will elevate your homemade pizza game. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a delicious crust that’s perfect for any topping you desire. Whether you prefer classic Margherita or loaded with veggies, this versatile dough won’t disappoint.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Dissolve Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Shape and Bake: Divide dough, roll each portion into a circle, add toppings, and bake at 475°F for 10–12 minutes.
Notes
- This dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For best texture, let refrigerated dough come to room temperature before using.
- Use bread flour for a chewier crust or add whole wheat flour for a rustic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1–1.5 hours rise time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of one crust
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
