Basic Pizza Dough
The secret to a good homemade crispy crust is 00 flour. It is more than a secret. 00 flour, is the first commandment for making Italian pizza. During the rest, the dough’s gluten is strengthened enough for the crust to support the toppings and to yield a great crispy bite but still have a tender crumb.
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Basic Pizza Dough
The secret to a good homemade crispy crust is 00 flour. It is more than a secret. 00 flour, is the first commandment for making Italian pizza. During the rest, the dough’s gluten is strengthened enough for the crust to support the toppings and to yield a great crispy bite but still have a tender crumb.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4/6people | 5minutes |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 25minutes | 1hour |
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Ingredients
- 4cups 00 flour
- 2cup waterroom temperature
- 4tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1package active dry yeastfresh yeast can be used
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Mix the sugar and the yeast in a small container then add one teaspoon of the water.
- Put all the ingredient in a Kitchen-Aid bowl. Use a dough hook and work the dough for 5 to 7 minutes on high, until smooth.
- Take the dough out of the metal bowl, form a ball and place on a wooden board. Cover with a glass bowl and proof for one hour. I like to proof in a warm space, usually in my turned off oven.