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Artisan Pizza Dough

Artisan Pizza Dough for Perfectly Chewy, Crispy Crusts

This Artisan Pizza Dough recipe is perfect for crafting crispy, chewy, and bubbly crusts using simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 2 dough balls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups Bread Flour Provides structure and chewiness
  • 1.5 cups Water At room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Can substitute with active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Optional, adds flavor
Optional Enhancements
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs Optional, e.g., rosemary or oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional for flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • plastic wrap
  • Damp towel
  • Pizza Stone

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and instant yeast.
  2. Gradually pour in the room temperature water while stirring with a wooden spoon or hand.
  3. Mix until no dry flour remains and the dough is sticky.
  4. Cover with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the fine sea salt over the dough and fold it into the center until smooth.
  6. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 2-3 hours, stretching and folding every 30 minutes.
  7. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 24-72 hours for cold fermentation.
  8. Remove from the fridge, let it sit for 1 hour, then shape into balls and rest for 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat your oven to 500°F, placing a pizza stone inside.
  10. Stretch each dough ball into a round shape and add your desired toppings.
  11. Transfer to the hot stone and bake for 7-10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  12. Remove from the oven, cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1dough ballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 1mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use quality ingredients and follow the resting times closely to enhance flavor and texture.

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