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An Italian's Classic Pizza Dough Recipe

This isn't just any pizza dough recipe—it's the culmination of decades of culinary experimentation! Developed and perfected over years, this recipe consistently earns rave reviews. Achieve pizzeria-quality results at home with this foolproof method. A hot pizza stone is ideal, but a very hot oven is essential for that perfect crispy crust.

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 473.6 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 4.2 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients for An Italian's Classic Pizza Dough

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup cool water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0 Butter

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How to Make An Italian's Classic Pizza Dough

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 cup cool water.
  2. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup warm water (105-115°F) and 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast.
  4. Let stand for 10 minutes until foamy. If it doesn't foam, your yeast may be dead and you'll need to start again with fresh yeast.
  5. Once the yeast is proofed, add the honey mixture to the yeast mixture in a large bowl.
  6. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, to the combined wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes, adding a tablespoon of water at a time if the dough feels too dry. The dough should be smooth and elastic.
  8. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with the pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes. (If not using a pizza stone, preheat a baking sheet).
  10. Gently divide the dough into two equal-sized balls.
  11. On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch each dough ball into a 12-inch circle (or your desired pizza size).
  12. Carefully transfer the pizza dough to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
  13. Add your favorite pizza sauce and toppings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

23g

Carbs

25g

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