Crusty Pizza Dough
Perfect your homemade pizza game with this Crusty Pizza Dough recipe, designed to deliver the ultimate golden, crispy crust every time. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, this dough is easy to prepare yet yields professional-quality results. The secret lies in kneading the dough to silky perfection and letting it rise to double its size, giving it that wonderfully airy texture. Ideal for creating thin and crispy crusts or a more substantial base for hearty toppings, this dough bakes beautifully at high heat for a restaurant-worthy finish. Whether you're crafting a classic Margherita, a meat lover's feast, or a veggie-loaded delight, this versatile pizza dough recipe is your go-to for pizza night success.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 325 milliliters Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix until the dough begins to come together.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it to coat it in oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Once risen, punch the dough down to release the air. Divide it into two equal portions if making multiple pizzas.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Top with your favorite pizza toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 250°C (482°F) for approximately 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve immediately.
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 | 4733 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.4 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 14% | |
*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.
