Description
Making homemade pizza dough is an exciting and rewarding journey. This recipe, inspired by the culinary style of Jamie Oliver, is straightforward and uses ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Here’s how to create pizza dough that’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for holding your favourite toppings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups warm water (around 110 degrees F)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Combine warm water and sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Make a well in the middle.
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well of the dry ingredients.
- Mix with a spoon or your hands until a dough begins to form. If the dough is too dry, add a bit more water.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough to release the air. Divide it into 2 equal parts for large pizzas or into 4 parts for smaller ones.
- Roll out each portion onto a floured surface to your desired thickness. Remember, if you want a puffy crust, let the dough rest for a few minutes after rolling it out before you add toppings.
- Add your favourite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at the highest temperature (usually around 475-500 degrees F) for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy.
Notes
- Bread flour is the secret to a crispy crust, thanks to its high protein content.
- Feel free to add a pinch of your favourite herbs or spices to the dough to infuse it with more flavour.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of large pizza crust
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg