Description
Elevate your pizza nights with this artisan pizza dough, renowned for its crispy, chewy, and bubbly crust. Crafted with a high hydration level and a long fermentation process, this dough not only enhances flavor but also delivers an unmatched texture that outshines store-bought options. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a casual dinner with friends, this recipe is easy to execute and perfect for any occasion. With just four simple ingredients, you can create the ideal foundation for your favorite pizza toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (3 3/4 cups plus 2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 375g (1 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp) warm water
- 1g (1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 10g (1 1/2 tsp) fine salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and all but 1 tablespoon of warm water until just mixed. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Dissolve the yeast in the remaining warm water. After resting, sprinkle salt over the dough, add the yeast mixture, and fold until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and let it rise for about an hour.
- Fold the dough multiple times to develop gluten structure before transferring it to a greased bowl to rise until doubled in size (5-6 hours).
- Once risen, divide the dough into portions, shape them into balls, and let them rest for another hour before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use high-quality all-purpose flour for better texture. Adjust water levels based on humidity to achieve ideal hydration. Allowing an overnight rise in the refrigerator can enhance flavor.