Kitchenaid Crusty Pizza Dough Recipe

Unleash your inner pizzaiolo with this incredibly easy, yet incredibly delicious, crusty pizza dough recipe! Adapted from my KitchenAid mixer cookbook, this recipe yields a perfectly textured crust, ready for your favorite toppings. Last night, I topped mine with grilled vegetables, pine nuts, and fresh mozzarella – but the possibilities are truly endless! Get ready to experience pizza perfection.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 310 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 3.9 (37 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kitchenaid Crusty Pizza Dough

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How to Make Kitchenaid Crusty Pizza Dough

  1. In a warm bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast in 1 cup of warm (105-115°F) water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture.
  3. Attach the bowl to your KitchenAid mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix on speed 2 for 1 minute.
  4. With the mixer on speed 2, gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  5. Knead the dough on speed 2 for another 2 minutes.
  6. Lightly grease a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. Gently punch down the dough to release the air.
  8. Brush a 14-inch pizza pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  9. Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared pizza pan. Press the dough evenly into the pan, forming a slightly raised edge.
  10. Add your favorite pizza toppings and bake at 450°F (232°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

2g

Carbs

20g

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