Description
This is a simple recipe for authentic Italian pizza dough. It yields a perfect base for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into two portions.
- Roll out each portion to your desired thickness.
- Add your favorite toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
- For best results, use a pizza stone.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place.
- Use high-quality olive oil for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: authentic italian pizza dough