Pizza Dough

Aug 23, 2023
| in Italian

Created on 8/23/2023

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 package instant dry yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 cups flour

Instructions:

Step One: Combine yeast, sugar and warm water. Let sit for 1 minute

Step Two: Add salt and flour and mix

Step Three: Knead until elastic or with a kitchen aid until dough pulls away from sides of bowl

Step Four: Let rest 15-30 minutes in a warm draft-free location. I usually shoot for 20 minutes. Letting the dough rest longer is better

Notes: Get creative and add optional ingredients to your dough:

  • Italian seasonings
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Garlic
  • Parmesan cheese and black pepper
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • A touch of honey to sweeten your dough
  • Teaspoon of sugar to sweeten your dough
  • Asiago cheese