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Artisan Pizza Dough

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Create the perfect pizza crust—crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside—with this artisan pizza dough recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and fine salt. Use a whisk to mix them thoroughly.
  2. Add the Warm Water: Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and pour in most of the warm water (reserve about 2 tablespoons).
  3. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Place your dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
  5. Shape the Dough: Punch the dough down to release air, turn it out onto a floured surface, and divide into two portions.
  6. Second Rise: Place the dough balls onto a floured surface and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  7. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to its highest setting (around 475°F to 500°F).
  8. Stretch the Dough: Flatten one dough ball on a floured surface and stretch it from the center outwards.
  9. Add Toppings and Bake: Add your favorite toppings and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Notes

For a nuttier flavor, consider substituting some all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Use a pizza stone for better heat retention.

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Keywords: pizza, artisan dough, homemade pizza, pizza crust, baking

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