Imen Dridi This pizza dough recipe features all-purpose or bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and optional garlic powder or dried basil leaves. Total time: 90 minutes. Serves: 2.
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💛 The Benefits Of Trying This Delicious Pizza Dough Recipe:
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 90 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Customizable Flavors: Add garlic powder or dried basil for extra taste.
- Versatile Dough: Suitable for traditional or creative pizza toppings.
- Foolproof Results: Simple ingredients yield consistently delicious homemade pizzas.
❓ What Is Joy Of Cooking Pizza Dough Recipe?
Joy of Cooking Pizza Dough is a versatile recipe made from all-purpose or bread flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and olive oil. It produces a soft, elastic texture with a delicious, slightly chewy taste.
🧂 Joy Of Cooking Pizza Dough Ingredients
- 2-2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour OR bread flour¹ divided (250-295g)
- 1 packet instant yeast² (2 ¼ teaspoon)
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon garlic powder and/or dried basil leaves optional
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil + additional
- ¾ cup warm water³
🥣 How To Make Joy Of Cooking Pizza Dough
- Mix 1 cup (125g) flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large basin. Garlic powder and dried basil can be added now.
- Stir well with a wooden spoon after adding olive oil and warm water.
- Add another 1 cup (125g) flour gradually. Stir in any more flour (up to ⅓ cup) until the dough forms a cohesive, elastic ball and pulls away from the bowl sides (see to video above for visual cue). Dough will be little sticky but workable with your hands.
- Spread olive oil in a big, clean bowl and brush the sides with a pastry brush.
- Form pizza dough into a round ball and place in olive oil-brushed basin. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and lay it in a warm location after rolling the pizza dough in olive oil with your hands.
- Wait 30 minutes for dough to double. If you plan to bake this dough into a pizza, preheat your oven to 425F (215C) now.
- After the dough rises, gently deflate it with your hands and transfer it to a lightly floured board to knead 3-5 times until smooth.
- Shape the dough into a 12-inch circle with your hands or a rolling pin.
- Pinch or fold the dough edges to form a crust on a parchment-lined pizza pan.
- Drizzle about a tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza and use your pastry brush to coat the crust and entire pie.
- Make forkholes in the pizza’s middle to prevent it from bubbling in the oven.
- My favorite 5-minute pizza sauce recipe is in the notes! Add toppings and bake in a 425F (215C) preheated oven for 13-15 minutes until golden brown. Slice and serve.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Use the right flour: Stick to all-purpose or bread flour for the perfect texture.
- Don’t skip the sugar: It helps activate the yeast and adds a subtle sweetness to the dough.
- Control the water temperature: Warm water activates the yeast, but avoid hot water as it can kill it.
- Avoid over-kneading: Stop when the dough is smooth and elastic to prevent toughness.
- Let it rise properly: Give the dough enough time to rise for optimal flavor and texture.
🍕 What To Serve With Pizza Dough?
Serve Pizza Dough with a variety of toppings like marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Pair with a fresh green salad or garlic breadsticks for a complete meal.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Pizza Dough?
- In The Fridge. To store Leftovers Pizza Dough wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- In The Freezer. For freezing shape Leftovers Pizza Dough into balls wrap each tightly in plastic wrap, place in a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
🚫 Can I Reheat Leftovers Pizza Dough?
No, it’s not recommended to reheat raw pizza dough. However, you can bake it into a fresh pizza or freeze it for later use.
FAQs
How Do You Know When Pizza Dough Is Ready?
To know when pizza dough is ready, it should be smooth, elastic, and springy when pressed. It will also double in size after proofing, typically taking about 1-2 hours.
How Can I Prevent Pizza Dough From Sticking?
Prevent pizza dough from sticking by lightly flouring the work surface and dough, or use parchment paper for easy handling.
What Is The Best Flour For Pizza Dough?
The best flour for pizza dough is all-purpose or bread flour, providing the right balance of gluten development for a chewy texture.
Can You Use Yogurt In Pizza Dough?
Yes, you can use yogurt in pizza dough. It adds a tangy flavor and helps create a soft, tender crust. Adjust other ingredients accordingly for consistency.
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Joy Of Cooking Pizza Dough Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
- Calories: 113kcal
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 3g Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 146mg
- Potassium: 32mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Calcium: 4mg
- Iron: 1mg
Joy Of Cooking Pizza Dough
Description
This pizza dough recipe features all-purpose or bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and optional garlic powder or dried basil leaves. Total time: 90 minutes. Serves: 2.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix 1 cup (125g) flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large basin. Garlic powder and dried basil can be added now.
- Stir well with a wooden spoon after adding olive oil and warm water.
- Add another 1 cup (125g) flour gradually. Stir in any more flour (up to ⅓ cup) until the dough forms a cohesive, elastic ball and pulls away from the bowl sides (see to video above for visual cue). Dough will be little sticky but workable with your hands.
- Spread olive oil in a big, clean bowl and brush the sides with a pastry brush.
- Form pizza dough into a round ball and place in olive oil-brushed basin. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and lay it in a warm location after rolling the pizza dough in olive oil with your hands.
- Wait 30 minutes for dough to double. If you plan to bake this dough into a pizza, preheat your oven to 425F (215C) now.
- After the dough rises, gently deflate it with your hands and transfer it to a lightly floured board to knead 3-5 times until smooth.
- Shape the dough into a 12-inch circle with your hands or a rolling pin.
- Pinch or fold the dough edges to form a crust on a parchment-lined pizza pan.
- Drizzle about a tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza and use your pastry brush to coat the crust and entire pie.
- Make forkholes in the pizza’s middle to prevent it from bubbling in the oven.
- My favorite 5-minute pizza sauce recipe is in the notes! Add toppings and bake in a 425F (215C) preheated oven for 13-15 minutes until golden brown. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use the right flour: Stick to all-purpose or bread flour for the perfect texture.
Don’t skip the sugar: It helps activate the yeast and adds a subtle sweetness to the dough.
Control the water temperature: Warm water activates the yeast, but avoid hot water as it can kill it.
Avoid over-kneading: Stop when the dough is smooth and elastic to prevent toughness.
Let it rise properly: Give the dough enough time to rise for optimal flavor and texture.
