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artisan pizza dough

Craft the Perfect Artisan Pizza Dough for Gourmet Nights

This artisan pizza dough recipe is your golden ticket to crafting gourmet pizza right at home, delivering a crispy yet chewy crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Fermentation Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 500 g All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with 00 flour for an authentic flavor.
  • 375 g Water Room temperature for best results.
  • 0.25 tsp Instant Yeast Can use active dry yeast if proofed first.
  • 10 g Salt Enhances flavor and regulates yeast activity.
Optional Add-Ins
  • Fresh Herbs Chopped, e.g., basil or oregano.
  • Garlic Minced for savory depth.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Digital scale
  • Pizza Peel
  • Pizza stone or baking steel

Method
 

Making the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, combine 500g all-purpose flour and 375g water, reserving 1 tablespoon of water for yeast activation. Stir until fully mixed for a consistent texture.
  2. Allow the dough mixture to rest for about 20-30 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp instant yeast evenly over the dough, followed by 10g salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Cover the bowl and let it ferment at room temperature for 5-6 hours.
  5. Divide the dough into desired portions and shape them into balls. Let the balls rest for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to the highest setting, at least 500°F.
  7. Transfer the shaped dough to a floured pizza peel, top with favorite ingredients, and bake for about 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use a digital scale to measure ingredients accurately. Wet hands to handle high hydration dough easily. Consider cold fermentation for enhanced flavor. Store dough in the fridge or freeze for later use.

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