Basic Quick Pizza Dough
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, Small Appliance, Less than 4 Hours
Aggregated Rating: 5
Review Count: 4
Calories: 1013.1
Fat Content: 7.8g
Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
Cholesterol Content: 0mg
Sodium Content: 1179.2mg
Carbohydrate Content: 207g
Fiber Content: 14.1g
Sugar Content: 18g
Protein Content: 30.7g
Recipe Servings: 1 twelve-inch pizza
Recipe Yield: 1 twelve-inch pizza
Description
This Basic Quick Pizza Dough recipe introduces a delightful twist with the addition of honey, imparting a subtle sweetness to the crust. A unique technique involves spritzing the oven with water, creating steam that aids in crisping up the crust to perfection. It’s a simple yet ingenious way to elevate your homemade pizza game!
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dry yeast
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- Cornmeal (for sprinkling)
Instructions
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Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a cup, combine warm water, honey, and olive oil. Sprinkle dry yeast over the mixture. Let it stand for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, add whole wheat flour, salt, and 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Process for about 10 seconds until well combined.
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Incorporate Yeast Mixture: Add the activated yeast mixture to the dry ingredients in the food processor. Pulse to combine.
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Form Dough: Gradually add the remaining flour as needed until a soft, slightly moist dough forms. Adjust with additional flour if too sticky or water if too dry.
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Knead Dough: Process the dough in the food processor for 45 seconds. Then, transfer it onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth, approximately 1 minute.
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First Rise: Place the dough in a bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil, coating the dough lightly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. (Note: If not baking immediately, the dough can be refrigerated after rising, and it can be kept overnight.)
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Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
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Prepare Pan: Lightly oil a heavy 12-14″ round pan or a 15×10″ jelly roll pan. Sprinkle cornmeal evenly over the oiled surface.
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Shape Dough: Punch down the risen dough and place it in the prepared pan. Stretch the dough to fit the pan, slightly building up the edges.
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Add Toppings: Cover the stretched dough with your favorite pizza toppings.
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Bake: Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake until the pizza is golden brown and the crust is crispy, usually 15-25 minutes.
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Create Steam: For an extra crispy crust, spray the bottom of the oven with water three times during the first 5-10 minutes of baking.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, slice and serve your homemade pizza hot, savoring the delicious flavors and the satisfying crunch of the crust.
This Basic Quick Pizza Dough recipe is not only convenient for weeknight meals but also allows you to customize your pizza with wholesome ingredients, making it a healthier alternative to store-bought options. Enjoy creating your culinary masterpiece with this versatile and flavorful dough! 🍕
