Beer Pizza Dough Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Rising Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
1 pizza
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Calories
1572 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Beer Pizza Dough Recipe
Description
The Beer Pizza Dough Recipe uses a combination of flour, active dry yeast, beer, water, olive oil, and salt. The process starts by activating yeast in warm water, then incorporating beer and flour, which provide flavor and texture depth. Kneading fully develops gluten, while the rising stage lets the dough ferment and increase in volume for a tender interior with a slight chew. Once shaped onto pizza pans, the dough bakes at a relatively high temperature to form a well-cooked crust with a light golden color.
The flavor benefits from the beer, which contributes subtle malty notes without overpowering the dough. The olive oil adds richness and helps manage dough elasticity. This dough supports various toppings, making it adaptable to many pizza styles.
To maximize handling ease, the dough is rested once more after dividing, allowing gluten strands to relax before rolling or stretching into rounds. Baking time around 12-15 minutes ensures a crisp outer layer while maintaining a soft crumb inside. This makes a versatile base for creative topping choices or classic pizza preparations.
The notes provide tips for making a simple tomato sauce to complement this dough, as well as advice on refrigeration, freezing, and reheating. The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight or frozen for up to 3 months, with proper thawing before use. Leftover pizza reheated in a skillet preserves a crisper crust than microwave reheating.
Ingredients
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour 375 grams total, if you double or triple the recipe double or triple this amount, or bread flour, 2 tablespoons
- ⅓ cup beer 100 grams, if you double or triple the recipe double or triple this amount, 1 ½ tablespoons, room temperature (3½ ounces
- ½ cup water 125 grams, if you double or triple the recipe double or triple this amount, ¾ tablespoons, lukewarm
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast or ¾ teaspoon instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
*Remove the beer from the fridge 3-4 hours before using.
Instructions
- In the standup mixer add the water and sprinkle the yeast on top, let sit 5-10 minutes then stir to combine. Add the beer, flour and oil, start to knead then add the salt and continue to knead for 5-7 minutes.
- Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and form into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl rolling the dough to lightly cover in oil, cover with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel, let rise in a warm draft free area for 1-2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead a few times, divide the dough into two parts or leave as one, cover with a tea towel and let rest* 20 minutes. Form the dough on 1-2 pizza rounds or cookie sheets, top with your favourite toppings and bake in a 425F (220C) oven for 12-15 minutes. Cut and serve. Enjoy!
Resting makes the dough easier to roll or stretch.
Notes
- Prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor development.
- Divide and freeze the risen dough in airtight bags for up to three months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use.
- Use a simple tomato sauce made from canned tomatoes, oregano, fresh basil, olive oil, and salt to top the pizza.
- Reheat leftover pizza in a skillet rather than microwave to maintain crust crispness.
- Let dough rest 20 minutes after dividing to relax gluten for easier shaping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1pizza
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1572 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1572kcal | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 270g | 90% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1761mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 16mg | 89% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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