Description
A simple yet delicious artisan pizza dough recipe that results in a crispy, chewy, and bubbly crust, perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 500g (3 3/4 cups plus 2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 375g (1 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp) warm water, divided
- 1g (1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 10g (1 1/2 tsp) fine salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and all but 1 tablespoon of the warm water until just combined. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- While the dough rests, sprinkle the yeast over the remaining warm water and allow it to dissolve.
- After the dough has rested, sprinkle the salt over its surface. Stir the yeast mixture and pour it over the dough.
- Begin folding the dough until a shaggy texture is achieved, covering it and letting it rest for another hour.
- Fold the dough again to develop gluten, then transfer to a greased bowl and let it rise until doubled, about 5-6 hours.
- Once risen, turn the dough onto a floured surface, divide it in half, and shape into balls.
- Let the shaped dough rest at room temperature for about an hour, or refrigerate if not using immediately.
Notes
For a chewier texture, substitute all-purpose flour with bread flour. Store any unbaked dough in the refrigerator for up to two days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian