Herb Pizza Dough Recipe

Name: Herb Pizza Dough
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Active Dry Yeast; 1 cup warm water (105-115°F); All Purpose Flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; Mixed Fresh Herbs; Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Elevate your pizza night with this aromatic herb pizza dough recipe, adapted from the Williams-Sonoma kitchen library pizza cookbook. Infuse your crust with the delightful flavors of fresh or dried herbs like oregano, basil, marjoram, chives, thyme, rosemary, sage, mint, or fennel seeds – carefully selecting 2-3 complementary herbs to perfectly complement your pizza toppings. This recipe guides you through creating a perfectly textured crust, from initial kneading to the final rise, resulting in a golden-brown, flavorful base for your culinary masterpiece. Get ready to impress with homemade pizza perfection!

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 120 mins

Calories 1406 kcal

Protein 80g

Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Herb Pizza Dough

Active Dry Yeast
1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Mixed Fresh Herbs
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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How to Make Herb Pizza Dough

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, salt, and herbs.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
Pour the yeast mixture into the well.
Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the yeast mixture until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (use some of the remaining 1 cup of flour).
Knead the dough with the heels of your hands for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Add more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Shape the dough into a ball.
Brush a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
Gently punch down the dough on a lightly floured surface.
Shape the dough into your desired pizza shape either by gently stretching and pulling it (holding the center with one hand, gently pulling and stretching the edges with the other hand) or by rolling it out with a rolling pin to about 1/8-inch thickness for a crispy crust or 1/4-inch for a softer crust. The center should be slightly thinner than the edges.
Gently lift the edges of the dough to create a slight rim.
Carefully transfer the dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
Cover and let rise for another 20 minutes, until almost doubled.
Add your favorite pizza toppings.
Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cooking time may vary depending on your oven and toppings.