(Seasoned) Pizza Dough
Make the ultimate and delicious pizza dough for your next meal, or pizza party!
Equipment
- glass bowl
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1¼ tsp. active dry yeast instant yeast works too
- ⅔ cup warm water
- 250 g bread flour more for kneading
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. basil (chopped) optional
- 1 tsp. black pepper (fine) optional
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder optional
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, add the warm water (110-115℉), and sugar. Mix together before adding your active yeast, and mix again. Let sit for 5 minutes. If you're using instant yeast, add it to the next step.
- In a mixing bowl, add the flour, instant yeast, salt and optional seasoning to together.
- When your yeast has been activated in the water, add it to your flour mix, along with your olive oil. Need for 5-10 minutes. The mixture will be sticky somewhat. Grease bowl with more olive oil, and let sit for at 1 hour, or until it rises and doubles in size. NOTE: Cold climate will slow this process.
- Preheat oven to 450 ℉.
- When the dough has risen remove from bowl, and place on counter. Lightly add more flour, and knead until not sticky, but still moist and pliable. This results in a great crust.
- Using your hands, slowly press the dough flat, and out. A rolling pin will be needed, but the dough should roll easily. If not, cover and let sit for 5 minutes for the gluten to strengthen.
- Roll the dough to your desired shape, approximately ½-inch thick. Place on a hard, surface to bake, lined with parchment or toss cornmeal of preferred. Then add your sauce and toppings.
- Cook for 25 minutes or until cheese is thoroughly melted, and crust browned.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 244mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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