Traditional Pizza Dough 1

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Classic Italian-style dough for a perfectly chewy and crisp homemade pizza crust
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Traditional Pizza Dough 1

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 42.3

Description

This traditional pizza dough recipe creates a versatile base that is chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside. Made with simple pantry staples like flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and olive oil, it requires a bit of patience but rewards you with superior flavor compared to store-bought alternatives. The long rise time develops complex textures, making it ideal for weekend projects or when you want to impress guests. Whether you prefer a thin, crispy Neapolitan style or a thicker, softer New York slice, this dough serves as the perfect foundation. It pairs beautifully with any topping, from classic Margherita to loaded meat lovers.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pour 1/4 cup of warm water (110-115F) into a medium bowl.
  2. Add sugar and salt, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Sprinkle dry yeast over the water mixture, stirring once to blend.
  4. Let sit for 5 minutes until the top is bubbly and the yeast has bloomed.
  5. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup warm water and the olive oil.
  6. Place 1 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl and add the yeast mixture.
  7. Stir, adding more flour as needed to make a soft dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  8. If the dough is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time.
  9. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface and sprinkle the top with a little flour.
  10. Knead the dough until it becomes springy, elastic, and very smooth.
  11. Ensure the dough is light in weight; if it feels heavy, you have used too much flour.
  12. Form the dough into a smooth ball and let it rest on the work surface while you clean the large bowl.
  13. Spray the clean bowl with non-stick spray.
  14. Place the dough ball into the bowl and turn it over to coat the top with spray.
  15. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a warm, damp, clean dishtowel.
  16. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  17. Punch down the dough by kneading briefly to remove air bubbles.
  18. Turn out the dough and shape it into your desired pizza crust thickness.
  19. Add your preferred filling and toppings.
  20. Bake immediately for a crisp crust, or let rise for 30 minutes for a thicker, softer crust before baking.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 42.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2503.7mg105%
Total Carbohydrate 8.7g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 1.3g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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