Recipe of the day: Pizza dough – create your homemade crust

Unlock the secrets to creating the perfect pizza crust with this extraordinary pizza dough recipe.

Immerse yourself in a world of kneading, stretching, and shaping as you craft a dough that will take your homemade pizzas to soaring heights of deliciousness.

With each bite, you will enjoy the crispy yet pillowy texture and the harmonious marriage of flavours that only a well-crafted pizza dough can deliver.

From the gentle warmth of your hands to the transformative heat of the oven, witness the alchemical process of turning humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece.

So, don your apron, gather your flour and yeast, and let your senses guide you as you delve into the realm of homemade pizza magic.

Whether you prefer the simplicity of a classic Margherita or crave the boldness of unique flavour combinations, this recipe will be your compass on a journey to pizza perfection.

So prepare to dazzle your taste buds with sensational homemade pizza that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Pizza dough – create your homemade crust

• Author: BOBBY FLAY
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Category: side
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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1. 3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling
2. 1 teaspoon sugar
3. 1 envelope instant dry yeast
4. 2 teaspoons kosher salt
5. 1 1/2 cups water, 110 degrees C
6. 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons

Instructions

1. Combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and combine. While the mixer is running, add the water and 2 tablespoons of the oil and beat until the dough forms into a ball.
   
   If the dough is sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a solid ball. If the dough is too dry, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.
2. Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, add the dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour.
   
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Cover each with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes.

*This recipe was sourced from foodnetwork.com.

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