Homemade Pizza Dough - Italian Recipe

Name: Homemade Pizza Dough - Italian Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 500 ml lukewarm water; 1/2 teaspoon dry active yeast (or fresh yeast 0.17 oz/ 5 gr) ((1.5 gr)); a pinch of sugar; 3 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 900 g medium-strong flour (( choose btw bread flour/ flour 00/pizza flour)); 400 g marinara sauce or pizza sauce; 300 g fresh mozzarella balls (sliced and pat dry with kitchen paper); handful of basil leaves

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Andrea Soranidis - The Petite Cook

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Ingredients

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500 ml lukewarm water1/2 teaspoon dry active yeast (or fresh yeast 0.17 oz/ 5 gr) ((1.5 gr))a pinch of sugar3 teaspoon fine sea salt1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil900 g medium-strong flour ((choose btw bread flour/ flour 00/pizza flour))400 g marinara sauce or pizza sauce300 g fresh mozzarella balls (sliced and pat dry with kitchen paper)handful of basil leaves

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Instructions

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Step 1

Place 450 ml of lukewarm (do not use hot water!) water in a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast and a pinch of sugar on top, mix and let it rest for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture is nice and bubbly.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl mix the remaining 50 ml of water with the sea salt and set it aside.

Step 3

Pour the water + yeast mixture into the mixer, add the olive oil, and using your dough hook attachment, start mixing on a low speed, and slowly incorporate the sifted flour.

Step 4

Mix together all ingredients for about 5 minutes, adding the water+ salt mixture towards the end, and continue to mix until the dough is smooth and stops sticking to the sides of the bowl. If the dough is still too sticky sprinkle in a little more flour, if it's too dry add a little more water.

Step 5

Transfer the dough onto a clean work surface sprinkled with flour and work it with your hands until smooth and even.

Step 6

Transfer the dough in a lightly oiled large bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Place the bowl in a warm place (about 24-27°C) and rest the dough for about 2-3 hours, until it has doubled in size. To check if the dough is ready, lightly dip your finger into the dough, if the hole bounces back slowly, then the dough is ready.

Step 7

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 6-7oz (180-200gr) pieces with the help of a dough scraper or a sharp knife.

Step 8

Work each dough piece with your hands until forming a smooth and even ball, then transfer into a lightly oiled tray and cover with a slightly damp kitchen towel.

Step 9

Allow the dough balls to rise for an extra 3 hours, and use within 6 hours.

Step 10

Preheat your oven to 250°C-280°C. If you have the fan option, place the baking tray (or pizza stone) on the middle rack, otherwise, place the baking tray on the lowest rack.

Step 11

Stretch the pizza ball with your hands forming a large circle, and spread just enough pizza sauce on top, leaving a border for the pizza crust.

Step 12

Carefully slide the pizza onto the baking tray or pizza stone and place it in the oven. Bake the pizza for about 3 minutes. Add sliced mozzarella and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the pizza from the oven, scatter a few basil leaves on top and serve.