Have you ever had a piece of pizza so delicious that you wondered what went into making it? There are many elements that go into making a good pizza¡ªthe cheese, the sauce, the dough¡ªand any one of them can play an important part in the pizza¡¯s overall taste. A good pizza dough recipe is the secret of any delicious pizza.
A Recipe For Pizza Dough
To make good pizza dough, any recipe will require you to have a few basic ingredients. These ingredients include: two tablespoons of honey, one-fourth cup of olive oil, one-half teaspoon of salt, two tablespoons of yeast, three and one-half cups of flour, and one cup of warm water (the water should be between 95 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit).
There are three ways to mix pizza dough in this recipe: using a bread machine, using a food processor, and by hand. If you choose to use a bread machine to mix the pizza dough, then all you have to do is select the ¡°dough only¡± setting, throw in all the ingredients, and push start. That¡¯s all there is to it! If you don¡¯t have a bread machine, then there are a few more steps involved in mixing the pizza dough.
If you mix the pizza dough ingredients in a food processor, you will first need to pour warm water into the food processor. Then add salt and honey, and mix for about twenty seconds on low using the dough blade. Next add olive oil and flour, and mix on high for about two minutes. The dough should begin to ball up, but if it does not, then add flour or water in small increments as needed. Finally, knead the dough for a minute and let it rise in a dry place for forty-five minutes; knead it again and let it rise for another hour and a half.
Mixing the pizza dough by hand involves the same steps, except you will use a spoon to mix the ingredients in a bowl. After that, you will follow the same procedures for kneading and rising. When the dough has fully risen, you can roll out the dough and begin to add the sauce, cheese, and toppings.
Save It For Later
This pizza dough recipe allows the chef of having the option to refrigerate or freeze the dough. Although the dough can only be stored for about a day, making pizza dough in advance can save lots of time when making pizza. Make sure that you completely thaw the dough before using it if you decide to store it in the freezer or refrigerator!
Bon Appetit!
A good recipe for pizza dough can make the difference in any pizza. After you make the dough, you can customize your pizza with cheese and toppings, but it is the soft, chewy dough that will make all the difference!
