Dominick’s Basic Pizza Dough

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Dominick's Basic Pizza Dough recipe for a classic pizza base

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

15 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

1 hour 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Makes 2 medium-sized pizzas

Calories

400 per serving

Sugar

4g per serving

Fat

2g per serving

Pizza is a popular dish all around the world, and this basic pizza dough recipe from Dominick is a great place to start if you want to make your own pizza at home. With only a few basic ingredients, this pizza dough is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. The high gluten flour gives the dough a chewy texture that pairs perfectly with tomato sauce, cheese, and other delicious toppings. This pizza dough recipe is perfect for a cozy night in with family or friends.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the high gluten flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
2.	In a separate bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Mix well and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy and activated.
3.	Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix well until a sticky dough forms.
4.	Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5.	Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest in a warm, draft-free place for at least an hour.
6.	Once the dough has risen, punch it down and use it to make your pizza.

PROS

This pizza dough is easy to make, requires only a few basic ingredients, and can be customized to your liking with different toppings.

The high gluten flour gives the dough a chewy texture, perfect for a classic pizza base.

CONS

This pizza dough requires some time to rise, so it’s not a quick meal option.

If you don’t have high gluten flour on hand, it may be difficult to find at your local grocery store.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While pizza may not be the healthiest meal, this basic pizza dough recipe is made with wholesome ingredients and contains no preservatives or artificial additives.
The high gluten flour provides more protein than all-purpose flour, and olive oil is a healthy source of monounsaturated fats.

	2 cups high gluten flour
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	4 teaspoons sugar
	3/4 cup warm water ( about 105 degrees F . )
	1 teaspoon active dry yeast
	1 teaspoon olive oil