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italian pizza dough recipe

Italian Pizza Dough Recipe: 5 Tips for Perfect Crust

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 pizzas 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This is a classic Italian pizza dough recipe that yields a light and crispy crust.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
  3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a cloth.
  5. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into two portions.
  7. Roll out each portion into a pizza shape.
  8. Add your desired toppings and bake at 475°F for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

  • Use bread flour for a chewier texture.
  • Let the dough rest for additional flavor.
  • Store leftover dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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