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Amanda Smith

Artisan Pizza Dough: Master the Perfect Homemade Crust

A guide to making the perfect artisan pizza dough for homemade pizzas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 2 (12-inch) pizzas
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water about 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
  4. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions for two pizzas.
  8. Roll out each portion on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  9. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
  10. Top your pizza with your favorite ingredients and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pizza (1/2 of the recipe)Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a whole wheat version, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • Add herbs like oregano or basil to the dough for extra flavor.

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