There is nothing quite like the aroma of fresh pizza dough rising in your kitchen. This classic Italian-style recipe produces a dough that is elastic and easy to work with, resulting in a crust that is beautifully crisp on the outside and tenderly chewy on the inside. Using simple ingredients like flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, this dough serves as the perfect foundation for any topping combination you can dream up. It is ideal for weekend family dinners, casual gatherings, or when you crave a restaurant-quality meal at home. The high-temperature bake ensures a perfect texture every time, making this a reliable staple for pizza lovers.
Crusty Pizza Dough
Description
There is nothing quite like the aroma of fresh pizza dough rising in your kitchen. This classic Italian-style recipe produces a dough that is elastic and easy to work with, resulting in a crust that is beautifully crisp on the outside and tenderly chewy on the inside. Using simple ingredients like flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, this dough serves as the perfect foundation for any topping combination you can dream up. It is ideal for weekend family dinners, casual gatherings, or when you crave a restaurant-quality meal at home. The high-temperature bake ensures a perfect texture every time, making this a reliable staple for pizza lovers.Ingredients
Directions
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Dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm water in a large mixing bowl and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
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Add the salt, olive oil, and 2 1/2 cups of the flour to the yeast mixture.
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Using a stand mixer with a dough hook or by hand, mix on low speed for 2 minutes until a rough dough forms.
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Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
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Knead the dough on medium speed for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat the top with oil.
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Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Punch the dough down to release excess air.
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Preheat your oven to 450&# 194;°F (230ðC).
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Brush a 14-inch pizza pan with olive oil and sprinkle with cornmeal if desired.
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Press the dough into the pan, forming a rim around the edges to hold toppings.
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Add your desired pizza toppings.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 866.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.4g9%
- Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2574.1mg108%
- Total Carbohydrate 175.7g59%
- Dietary Fiber 7.2g29%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 23.5g47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
