Basic Pizza Dough
Serves: 5
Mckayla Mann
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
51
Sweetness
49
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2.25 tsps
Active Dry Yeast1.5 cups
Water (warm about 110 degrees f)2 tsps
Kosher Salt1 tsp
Ground White PepperDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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In a large bowl, combine the yeast and warm water
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Stir to dissolve the yeast and allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes
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Using a sieve or strainer, "sift" about half of the flour over the yeast mixture and blend until smooth with your hands
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Add the salt, pepper and honey and mix to blend
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Sift in the remaining flour and mix to blend
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Lightly flour a cutting board or flat surface
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Turn the pizza dough onto the floured area and knead for 3 to 5 minutes
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The flour should feel smooth and the ingredients fully integrated
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Place the dough inside a lightly oiled large bowl
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Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place, about 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in volume
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Press gently on the dough and turn it onto a floured surface
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Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, rolling each quarter into a loose ball
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Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rest for an additional 15 minutes
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Flatten each ball, 1at a time, and roll into a 6-inch round
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Place each round in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet
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Tip for topping the pizza: Brushing the dough with olive oil can create a barrier that will help to prevent the topping from making the crust soggy