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Real Italian Pizza Dough

Real Italian Pizza Dough

Cost $3.5, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 60 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $3.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons salt

  • Yeast

    • 3 ¾ teaspoons fresh, compressed yeast

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 💧 1 ¼ cups water, at room temperature
    • 2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to the lowest setting possible.

2

Combine flour and salt in a stand mixer bowl with a dough hook. Add yeast in small pieces and pour in water slowly. Mix to form a dough ball. Drizzle in olive oil and mix until incorporated.

3

Knead on low speed for 5 to 6 minutes, adding extra flour if needed. Remove dough, form into a ball, and score the top with an 'x.' Cover with a damp cloth.

4

Turn the oven off and place dough inside to rise for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.

5

Remove dough from the oven, reattach the stand mixer, punch down the dough, and knead for 5 more minutes.

6

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone or tray on the bottom rack.

7

Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, dust with flour if needed, cover with a damp cloth, and form each into a 9-inch circle.

8

Top each round with desired toppings and move to the preheated pizza stone. Lower temperature to 410°F (210°C) and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

533

Calories

  • 13
    Protein
  • 96
    Carbs
  • 10
    Fats

💡 Use a pizza stone for an authentic crust texture.Letting the dough rise for longer enhances flavor.Do not overload the pizza with toppings for even cooking.