This versatile pizza dough is the foundation for endless culinary creations, offering a perfect balance of chewy interior and crisp, golden edges. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, it delivers an authentic Italian flavor profile that rivals your favorite local pizzeria. The slight sweetness from the sugar helps achieve that perfect caramelized crust during baking. Ideal for weekend family dinners, casual gatherings, or a quick weeknight meal, this dough rises quickly and bakes up beautifully. Whether you prefer a thin and crispy style or a slightly thicker hand-tossed texture, this recipe adapts easily to your preferences. It pairs wonderfully with rich tomato sauces, fresh mozzarella, or robust meat toppings.
Crisp Pizza Dough (Tdn
Description
This versatile pizza dough is the foundation for endless culinary creations, offering a perfect balance of chewy interior and crisp, golden edges. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, it delivers an authentic Italian flavor profile that rivals your favorite local pizzeria. The slight sweetness from the sugar helps achieve that perfect caramelized crust during baking. Ideal for weekend family dinners, casual gatherings, or a quick weeknight meal, this dough rises quickly and bakes up beautifully. Whether you prefer a thin and crispy style or a slightly thicker hand-tossed texture, this recipe adapts easily to your preferences. It pairs wonderfully with rich tomato sauces, fresh mozzarella, or robust meat toppings.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine lukewarm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is alive.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 3/4 cups of the all-purpose flour and salt.
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Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes, gradually adding the remaining flour as needed, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
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Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat with oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a damp cloth.
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Let the dough rise in a warm place for 40-60 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
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Punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Divide into portions if desired, or roll out immediately into a 16-inch circle on a floured surface.
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Transfer the shaped dough to a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Add toppings and bake at 450&# 194;°F (230ðC) for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 825.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.5g10%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5011.3mg209%
- Total Carbohydrate 164.9g55%
- Dietary Fiber 6.8g28%
- Sugars 1.3g
- Protein 22.0g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
