Pizza is a dish that most people love. Being able to make your own pizza dough is a fantastic option that helps you to make a pizza that is very special and very delicious. Making your own pizza dough is easier than you might imagine, and we want to help you get the best dough possible.
How to Make Pizza Dough
If you have ever eaten made from scratch pizza dough, you know that it has a special flavor and texture that is very different from store-bought. That does not mean that there is not some great store-bought doughs, but from scratch is just something special. Making your own dough is not difficult, and here are some of the steps that are going to work for you.
Ingredients:
2- 2 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour or bread flour.
1 packet of instant yeast
1 and ½ teaspoon of flour
¾ teaspoon of salt
1/8-1/4 tsp of garlic powder
2 tablespoons of olive oil
¾ cup of warm water
Steps:
1. Combine one cup of flour along with the yeast, sugar, garlic and salt into the bowl. Mix well.
2. Add the olive oil and water to the bowl and mix gently.
3. Add another cup of flour and mix well. You want the dough to be an elastic ball that pulls away from the sides of the bowl that you are using.
4. Add some olive oil to a clean bowl and spread it around. You then want to transfer your dough to the oiled bowl and roll it around so that it gets evenly coated.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and allow it to sit for half an hour or until it doubles in size.
6. Take the dough out after rising and then deflate it.
7. Put the dough on the pizza pan and then stretch the dough gently to fit the pan. You then need to poke holes in the dough to keep it from bubbling up while cooking.
8. Add your toppings and then cook your pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Why Try Handmade Dough?
Making your own dough is a great way to really get a great flavor and texture, and it can be such a fun activity for you and your family to do together. The dough can be made ahead of time and can even be stored in the freezer until you are ready to use it.
Homemade dough is such a fun way to get involved with your food and is also a great way to really watch what you are eating and make sure that you get great dough. You are in control when you make your own dough and it is just a great way to put your mark on pizza and make it your own.