Artisan Pizza Dough
A versatile and easy recipe for crafting your own Artisan Pizza Dough, perfect for any toppings you desire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 2 large pizzas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture.
- Form the dough: Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch and portion: Punch down the dough and divide it into portions.
- Roll out the dough: Roll out to your desired thickness and top with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- Bake to perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
Consider using half whole wheat flour or gluten-free blends as adaptations. Store leftovers by wrapping in plastic or freezing, and enjoy with a fresh salad and wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg