How to Make Italian Pizza Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to traditional Italian cuisine, pizza is undoubtedly one of the most iconic dishes. And at the heart of every great pizza lies a perfect pizza dough. Whether you prefer a thin and crispy crust or a thicker, chewier one, the key to achieving that authentic Italian taste and texture lies in the dough. While many people opt for store-bought dough, making your own pizza dough from scratch is not only surprisingly easy but also incredibly rewarding. In this recipe, we'll walk you thr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ cup lukewarm water
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 egg, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 pizza crust

  • Stir yeast and sugar into lukewarm water, using a fork. Let stand in a warm place until a creamy layer forms on top of the water, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Mix olive oil into flour and stir for 2 minutes. Pour yeast mixture and beaten egg into flour mixture and stir to make a stiff dough. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead until springy and smooth, about 8 minutes. Place dough into a floured bowl and cover with a piece of plastic wrap wiped with a thin film of olive oil.
  • Let dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and roll out to desired shape.
  • Nutrition

    208 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 208mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 76mg