Description
This pizza dough recipe yields a delicious, soft, and chewy crust, perfect for all your pizza creations. The dough is easy to make with just a few ingredients, and it can be customized with a variety of flours like White Kamut or your preferred all-purpose or whole wheat flour.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon active dry yeast
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1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 ½ cups White Kamut flour (or 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour or half all-purpose flour and half whole wheat flour)
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and honey. Stir and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture becomes frothy.
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In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
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Mix the ingredients together until a dough begins to form.
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Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
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Once the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into your desired pizza shape.
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Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
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Top with your favorite toppings and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
If you prefer a chewier texture, you can let the dough rise for longer or refrigerate it overnight for a slower fermentation process.
For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone.
This dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just let it thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (for baking the pizza after topping)
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Mixing, Kneading, Rising, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian