The Best Overnight Pizza Dough Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 Units
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Calories
427 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Best Overnight Pizza Dough Recipe
Description
This pizza dough brings together all-purpose flour, salt, and yeast as dry ingredients. Water is added gradually and mixed to form the dough base, followed by olive oil which enriches and softens the dough. Kneading develops gluten strands, creating elasticity and structure for a chewy crust. After kneading, the dough rests covered in the fridge overnight, slowly fermenting to deepen flavor and improve texture. The slow rise also makes the dough easier to handle and shape.
The result is a pliable dough with a balance of chewiness and softness suitable for pizza crust. The process allows for flexibility, using the dough within three days while retaining quality. Using whole wheat flour for dusting during kneading prevents sticking and adds slight texture to the dough exterior.
This dough can be shaped, topped, and baked according to preferred pizza recipes. The overnight rise reduces active preparation time on cooking day, making it convenient for meal planning.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast.
- In small parts, add water to the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.
- Add olive oil to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Dust a flat working surface with whole wheat flour and knead the dough with your hands until it turns elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook to speed up the process.
- Place the dough in a bowl in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Leave the dough to rise overnight in the refrigerator and use it within three days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Units
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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