A good recipe for pizza dough?!
i want to make 3 pizzas tonight for friends. i have a container of yeast but not in sachets. so i was wondering if anyone knew a good recipe for pizza dough. i don't want it to be cake or bread consistency if possible.. and when cooking the pizzas do you put the ingerdienst on the dough and the dough will cook why it is heating the ingredients.. thank you
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i want to make 3 pizzas tonight for friends. i have a container of yeast but not in sachets. so i was wondering if anyone knew a good recipe for pizza dough. i don't want it to be cake or bread consistency if possible.. and when cooking the pizzas do you put the ingerdienst on the dough and the dough will cook why it is heating the ingredients.. thank you
Dough
1 C. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast or 2 tsp.
1 tsp. sugar
3 C. White (or wheat) flour
2 T. oil (preferably olive)
1 tsp. salt
In a bowl mix the yeast, sugar, and water, stirring to dissolve the yeast. Let it rest 5 minutes. Add the other ingredients. Knead the dough on a floured board, adding more flour until it's not sticky. Place in a bowl and cover, leting it rise from five minutes to two hours, depending on the texture you would like. The longer you let it rise, the more bread-like the dough will become. Punch down the dough and shape into large pizza crust.
Dough variations: Mix herbs into the dough. Add 1 T. oregano or dill and 1 tsp. garlic powder.
Topping: top with any of these combinations and bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
1. For vegetarian: tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, onions and bell peppers.
2. Brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with basil and oregano.
3. Sprinkle with diced chicken, herbs and mozzarella cheese.
4. Spread pesto over the crust, then layer thinly sliced zucchini and tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil, salt, and pepper.
This is our favorite pizza dough recipe.
Makes 1 pizza
Ingredients (serves 6)
7g sachet dry yeast
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
Method
Combine 3/4 cup warm water, yeast, sugar and salt in a jug. Whisk with a fork to dissolve. Cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place for 5 minutes or until bubbles appear on the surface.
Sift flour into a bowl. Add yeast mixture and oil. Mix to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes or until elastic. Place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Stand in a warm place for 25 to 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
Use your fist to punch dough down. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
JM
Homemade Pizza Supreme
Even if you've never made pizza from scratch, I hope you'll try this recipe. it's the highlight of my favorite casual meal. You have to plan ahead to allow rising time for the dough, but it is easy to work with and the crust is so good.
INGREDIENTS
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
SAUCE:
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
TOPPINGS:
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced (optional)
1 (3.25 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
DIRECTIONS
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 10 minutes.
Combine sauce ingredients; set aside. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to two greased 12-in. pizza pans; build up edges slightly. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread with sauce; sprinkle with toppings. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted