Yum Italian Pizza Base
Craft the ultimate homemade pizza with the "Yum Italian Pizza Base," a simple yet authentic foundation for your next Italian feast. This recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast to create a soft, chewy, and perfectly golden crust with just the right amount of crispness—thanks to a light dusting of cornmeal. Requiring only 90 minutes of prep time, the dough rises beautifully to deliver pizza perfection every time. Whether you prefer a classic Margherita or bold topping combinations, this versatile pizza base holds your flavors flawlessly. Bake it in a blazing-hot oven for that signature pizzeria-style finish and serve up a slice of homemade happiness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cornmeal (for dusting)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let 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 and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
Mix until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Lightly grease a clean mixing bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you’re using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions (for two 12-inch pizzas). Roll each portion out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with cornmeal to prevent sticking. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the prepared surface.
Add your favorite toppings and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2371 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 340.2 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 47.7 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 625 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.
