Ingredients for Basic Pizza Dough
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How to Make Basic Pizza Dough
- In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm water and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to its highest setting (ideally with a pizza stone inside) at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Punch down the dough to release the air. On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch the dough into a 12-inch (30cm) circle.
- Carefully transfer the dough to a lightly oiled pizza peel or baking sheet. (If using a baking stone, you might want to use parchment paper for easy transfer.)
- Add your favorite pizza sauce and toppings.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. For an extra crispy crust, carefully slide the pizza onto a preheated pizza stone midway through the baking process.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
2g
Carbs
0g
