Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 13

Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough Recipe for Authentic Pizza Taste at Home

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

40 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

210

Sugar

Fat

Brooklyn style pizza is renowned for its crispy crust and chewy texture, making it a favorite among foodies. The Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough recipe is a classic recipe that has been around for generations and allows you to make delicious pizza at home. The recipe calls for simple ingredients like bread flour, yeast, salt, and olive oil and yields an authentic pizza taste that will make you forget about takeout. Making your own pizza dough is a fun activity that you can do with your family and friends, and it ensures that you have control over the quality of ingredients used.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it stand for 5 minutes.
2.	Add 1 cup of flour, salt and olive oil to the bowl and mix well.
3.	Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough forms a ball and comes together.
4.	Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
5.	Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth.
6.	Let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
7.	Punch the dough down and shape it into a ball again.
8.	Let it rest for another 10 minutes before rolling it out into your desired pizza shape.
9.	Add your preferred toppings and bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes.

PROS

The Brooklyn Style Pizza Dough recipe yields an authentic pizza taste at home with a crispy crust and chewy texture.

Making your own dough ensures that you have control over the ingredients and can make a healthier version compared to store-bought pizza.

It is a versatile recipe that allows you to customize the toppings to your liking.

CONS

Making pizza dough from scratch takes time and effort, so it may not be a feasible option for those who are short on time or prefer convenience.

It requires a kitchen scale for accurate measurement of ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Homemade pizza dough made with wholesome ingredients like bread flour and olive oil is a healthier alternative to store-bought dough.
Whole-grain bread flour is high in fiber and protein, which keeps you fuller for longer and aids in digestion.
Olive oil is a healthy fat that is beneficial to heart health and reduces inflammation.

	3 cups bread flour , divided , or as needed
	1 cup warm water
	1 tablespoon active dry yeast
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	2 tablespoons olive oil