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Italian Long-Fermented Pizza Dough
This recipe focuses on creating an authentic Italian pizza with a long-fermented dough, allowing it to develop a rich flavor and a crispy crust with a tender, thin center. The dough can be prepared up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator, making it convenient for fresh, homemade pizza anytime. The video showcases the process from mixing the dough to topping and baking a delicious pizza.
#Pizza
#Italian
#Dough
#Long Fermentation
#Homemade
#Crispy Crust
#Week-ahead prep
Pizza ingredients laid out
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
Italian
Turkish
Nutrition (per serving)
375
Calories
13g
Protein
45g
Carbs
13g
Fat
Dough being shaped for pizza
Ingredients
Servings: 8
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Pizza topped and ready for oven
Instructions
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- In a large bowl, combine the pizza flour, instant dry yeast, and salt. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine the pizza flour, instant dry yeast, and salt. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients. - Gradually add 350 grams of water and 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Adjust water slightly if dough is too dry or too wet.3m
Preview3mPreviewGradually add 350 grams of water and 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Adjust water slightly if dough is too dry or too wet. - Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test.15m
Preview15mPreviewTransfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test. - Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a long fermentation period, ideally 3-7 days. This develops complex flavors and a superior texture.168h
Preview168hPreviewPlace the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a long fermentation period, ideally 3-7 days. This develops complex flavors and a superior texture. - On the day of baking, remove the dough from the refrigerator at least 1-2 hours before use to bring it to room temperature. Gently shape the dough into a round pizza base on a lightly floured surface or directly on parchment paper.1hPreview1hPreviewOn the day of baking, remove the dough from the refrigerator at least 1-2 hours before use to bring it to room temperature. Gently shape the dough into a round pizza base on a lightly floured surface or directly on parchment paper.
- For the sauce, combine grated tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, minced garlic (if using), oregano (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix well.5m
Preview5mPreviewFor the sauce, combine grated tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, minced garlic (if using), oregano (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix well. - Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Distribute the mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and any other desired toppings like pepperoni or salami.5m
Preview5mPreviewSpread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Distribute the mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and any other desired toppings like pepperoni or salami. - Preheat your oven to its highest temperature (around 220-250°C or 425-475°F) with a pizza stone or baking steel if you have one. Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.15m
Preview15mPreviewPreheat your oven to its highest temperature (around 220-250°C or 425-475°F) with a pizza stone or baking steel if you have one. Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. - Remove the pizza from the oven, let it rest for a minute or two, then slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade Italian pizza!2m
Preview2mPreviewRemove the pizza from the oven, let it rest for a minute or two, then slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade Italian pizza!
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