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ITALIAN PIZZA Dough
This recipe guides you through making authentic Italian pizza dough and a simple, flavorful tomato sauce from scratch. The dough uses a combination of pizza flour, water, instant dry yeast, salt, and olive oil, resulting in a perfectly chewy and crisp crust. The sauce is a quick preparation of sautéed garlic with grated canned tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a touch of sugar to balance the flavors. Follow the steps to create a delicious homemade pizza experience.
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Freshly baked Italian pizza
Recipe Information
45m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
3h
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
14g
Protein
45g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Golden crust and bubbly toppings
Ingredients
Servings: 6
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Pizza fresh out of the oven
Instructions
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- In a large bowl, combine the pizza flour, instant dry yeast, and 10g of salt. Whisk briefly to distribute the ingredients evenly.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine the pizza flour, instant dry yeast, and 10g of salt. Whisk briefly to distribute the ingredients evenly. - Gradually add the 350g of water to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. Add 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil and continue to mix.3m
Preview3mPreviewGradually add the 350g of water to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. Add 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil and continue to mix. - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.10m
Preview10mPreviewTurn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. - Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.1h 40m
Preview1h 40mPreviewForm the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size. - While the dough is rising, prepare the pizza sauce. Peel and finely mince 1 clove of garlic. Roughly chop a few fresh basil leaves.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhile the dough is rising, prepare the pizza sauce. Peel and finely mince 1 clove of garlic. Roughly chop a few fresh basil leaves. - In a small saucepan, heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn a small saucepan, heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. - Add the 2 grated tomatoes (or canned summer tomatoes), chopped fresh basil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of sugar to the saucepan. Stir well and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.20m
Preview20mPreviewAdd the 2 grated tomatoes (or canned summer tomatoes), chopped fresh basil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of sugar to the saucepan. Stir well and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. - Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for medium-sized pizzas, or as desired.2m
Preview2mPreviewOnce the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for medium-sized pizzas, or as desired. - Preheat your oven to the highest possible temperature (e.g., 220-250°C or 425-480°F) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if using, for at least 30 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch or roll out one portion of dough to your desired thickness and shape.5m
Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to the highest possible temperature (e.g., 220-250°C or 425-480°F) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if using, for at least 30 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch or roll out one portion of dough to your desired thickness and shape. - Transfer the stretched dough to a piece of parchment paper or a pizza peel. Spread an even layer of the prepared tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Add your desired toppings (not included in this recipe's ingredients).3m
Preview3mPreviewTransfer the stretched dough to a piece of parchment paper or a pizza peel. Spread an even layer of the prepared tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Add your desired toppings (not included in this recipe's ingredients). - Carefully slide the pizza into the preheated oven (onto the pizza stone/steel or a hot baking tray). Bake for 8-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese (if used) is bubbly and slightly charred.15mPreview15mPreviewCarefully slide the pizza into the preheated oven (onto the pizza stone/steel or a hot baking tray). Bake for 8-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese (if used) is bubbly and slightly charred.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute or two, then slice and serve immediately.2mPreview2mPreviewRemove from the oven, let cool for a minute or two, then slice and serve immediately.
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