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Italian Pizza Dough

Italian Pizza Dough Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 2 to 3 large pizza
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 packet 7g active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional: 1 tsp dried oregano/basil cornmeal for dusting

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let foam 5–10 minutes.
  2. Mix flour and salt (and herbs if using).
  3. Add yeast mixture and olive oil to flour; stir until shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead on floured surface 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
  6. Punch down dough, shape, and allow second rise 20–30 minutes.
  7. Top with favorite ingredients and bake at 475°F (245°C) until golden.

Notes

  • Longer fermentation improves flavor.
  • Adjust flour type for texture preference.
  • Freeze portions for future pizza nights.