Classic Pizza Base
Craft the perfect canvas for your favorite pizza toppings with this Classic Pizza Base recipe, a timeless staple designed to deliver a golden, chewy crust every time. Made with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, olive oil, and sugar, this foolproof dough comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The key feature lies in its light, airy texture achieved through proper kneading and rising techniques, resulting in a crust that’s both tender and crisp. Whether you're aiming for traditional margherita, bold BBQ chicken, or veggie-loaded creations, this pizza base is versatile enough to complement any flavor profile. Perfect for home bakers, this recipe yields two 12-inch crusts, ideal for a family pizza night or casual entertaining. Don't forget to preheat your oven for an irresistible finish that'll make every bite unforgettable! Keywords: classic pizza base recipe, homemade pizza dough, easy pizza crust, perfect pizza base.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 7 g instant yeast
- 325 ml warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1.5 tsp salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture foams on top, indicating the yeast is active.
Add the olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough begins to form.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Lightly coat another bowl with a small amount of olive oil. Place the dough into the bowl, turning it to coat lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.
Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 1-2 hours, until it doubles in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough to deflate it. Divide the dough into two equal portions if making two large pizzas.
Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into a round circle, approximately 12 inches in diameter.
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper or a pizza peel if using a stone.
Add your desired toppings to the pizza base, ensuring not to overburden the dough with too many ingredients.
Slide the prepared pizza onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot. Repeat with the second portion of dough if making two pizzas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3551 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.7 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 615 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
