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The Best Easy Italian Pizza Dough
This is THE BEST Italian pizza dough you will ever make. Easy to make without a mixer, and it bakes up with a crispy base and a chewy crumb. Load on all your favorite toppings or keep it simple with cheese and tomato sauce.
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Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
minutes
resting time:
1
hour
hour
Total Time:
1
hour
hour
25
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Bases
Author:
Deborah Rainford
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Ingredients
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4
cups
all-purpose flour
2 ¼
teaspoons
instant yeast
1
teaspoon
fine sea salt
3
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
1 ¼
cups
warm water
,
110°F or 43°C
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, yeast, and sea salt.
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
Measure the warm water (110°F or 43°C).
Add olive oil to the water and whisk together.
Combine Ingredients:
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
Pour in half of the water-oil mixture.
Begin mixing with your hands or a dough hook if using a stand mixer.
Gradually add the remaining water mixture until the dough forms a shaggy but not sticky consistency.
Knead the Dough:
By Hand:
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
By Mixer:
Set the mixer to medium/low speed and mix with the dough hook for 5 minutes.
The dough should be smooth and springy. If it doesn't spring back when gently pressed, knead for an additional 2-3 minutes.
First Rise:
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl.
Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size. In a cooler kitchen, this may take up to 1 hour.
Divide and Store:
Once risen, punch down the dough to release the air.
Divide into 4 balls.
Wrap unused dough in plastic wrap or place in freezer bags and freeze.
Shape the Dough:
On a lightly floured surface, press the remaining dough from the center outward, leaving a ½-inch border for a fluffy crust.
Prepare for Baking:
Place the shaped dough on a lined baking tray or pizza stone.
Top with your favorite sauce and toppings.
Bake:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and toppings are cooked.
Notes
Use your hands to shape the dough for a rustic, authentic pizza base.
Proper kneading is crucial for a chewy crust. If you don't use a mixer, ensure the dough is smooth and elastic by hand.
High oven temperature improves pizza quality. If possible, use a pizza stone for better results.
Nutritional information is per pizza base, equivalent to a pizzeria medium.
Nutrition
Calories:
760
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
131
g
|
Protein:
21
g
|
Fat:
16
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Sodium:
788
mg
|
Potassium:
265
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
0.5
g
|
Vitamin C:
0.03
mg
|
Calcium:
31
mg
|
Iron:
8
mg
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