Pizza Dough Recipe

PREP TIME

1 HOUR 30 MINS

COOK TIME

5-7 MINS

SERVINGS

8 SLICES

CUISINE

ITALIAN

DIFFICULTY

MODERATE

CALORIES

N/A

INGREDIENTS

4 cups bread flour

1 1/2 cups warm water (around 110ªF)

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder*

1 teaspoon dried basil*

1 teaspoon dried oregano*

Zest half a lemon*

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it’s frothy to activate the yeast.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, and lemon zest. Mix these ingredients well.
Make a well in the center of the dry mixture. Pour the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into the well. Stir from the center outwards, gradually incorporating the flour mixture until a dough starts to form.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky or a bit of water if too dry.
Place the kneaded dough in a large bowl coated with a bit of olive oil, turning the dough to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your Ooni, DeliVita or Alfa Pizza Oven**. You want it to be around 700-800°F (370-425°C) for optimal cooking.
Once the dough*** has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a large circle, about 12-14 inches in diameter.
Add your desired toppings. Slide the pizza into the pizza oven on an pizza peel. Bake for about 5-7 minutes, rotating once, until the crust is golden and the toppings are bubbly and slightly charred.
Remove from oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice into 8 pieces and enjoy!

NOTES:

*The optional ingredients (garlic powder, dried herbs, and lemon zest) are what give this pizza dough its unique flavor. Adjust the amounts based on personal preference.

**Always be cautious when working with a pizza oven as they can get very hot. Times vary depending on the pizza oven you have.

***You can store unused dough in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Make sure to bring it to room temperature before rolling and baking.

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