Description
This authentic Italian homemade pizza dough creates a soft, airy, and chewy crust with a lightly crisp golden exterior. Made with simple pantry ingredients and traditional techniques, this versatile dough is perfect for homemade pizzas with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups “00” flour or all-purpose flour (440 g)
- 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water (320 ml)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (7 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (6 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- Extra flour for kneading
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water and yeast. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
- Gradually add the flour while stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a rough dough forms.
- Add the salt and olive oil. Continue mixing until fully combined.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic.
- If the dough feels too sticky, add a little flour. If too dry, add small amounts of water until the texture is soft and flexible.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the dough and divide it into portions depending on the number of pizzas desired.
- Allow the dough portions to rest for 20 to 30 minutes before shaping.
- Stretch the dough gently by hand into pizza circles without using a rolling pin.
- Add pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp.
Notes
- Italian “00” flour gives the dough the most authentic texture.
- Allowing the dough to rise slowly improves flavor and elasticity.
- A pizza stone helps create a crispier crust.
- Do not over-flour the dough to keep it soft and airy.
- The dough can be refrigerated overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
