Pizza Dough Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 pieces
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Calories
875 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Others
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Cuisine
American
Pizza Dough Recipe
Description
Pizza Dough Recipe combines basic baking ingredients including flour, active dry yeast, salt, sugar, olive oil, and lukewarm water to create a pliable dough. Unlike traditional recipes that require kneading, this method simply mixes all ingredients thoroughly, making it accessible for home cooks. After mixing, covering the dough and allowing it to rise for about two hours helps develop the gluten and yeast activity for a good texture.
Once risen, the dough is divided into four pieces, which can be shaped into individual pizza crusts. The dough portions can be used immediately or wrapped and stored for later use, offering preparation flexibility. The olive oil and sugar contribute to a tender crust with slight sweetness and crisp edges when baked.
This dough can serve as the foundation for various pizza toppings and sauces, fitting a range of pizza styles from thin-crust to thicker bases. Its simple ingredients and no-knead approach make it a practical choice for home pizza making.
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 3/4 cups water lukewarm
Instructions
- Combine the yeast, salt, sugar, olive oil, and water in a large 6 quart bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or use a stand mixer.
- Add in the flour. There is no need to knead the dough, just be sure that all the flour is mixed in well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for about two hours before using or storing.
- After the dough rises, divide it into four pieces. Use the dough immediately or wrap in plastic to store for later use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 875 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 875kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 159g | 53% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1757mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.