Pizza Dough and Bonus Focaccia Bread

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13

Pizza Dough and Bonus Focaccia Bread for a delicious homemade pizza

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1h 25 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

301

Sugar

Fat

Pizza is a dish that originated in Italy and has become popular worldwide. The dough is made from simple ingredients, but the complexity of the flavor comes from how it's prepared. Homemade pizza dough gives you the freedom to customize your pizza from the crust to the toppings. The bonus focaccia bread is a beautiful complement to the pizza and excellent to accompany soups and salads. Overall, homemade pizza dough and bonus focaccia bread will elevate your pizza game and impress your friends and family.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes until it foams.
2.	Add the flour, salt, and olive oil, Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball.
3.	Switch to a dough hook and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4.	Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with cling wrap. Leave to rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
5.	Separate the dough in half and shape into pizza rounds. Top with your desired toppings.
6.	For the bonus focaccia bread, flatten the remaining dough and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt flakes, rosemary, and cherry tomatoes. Leave to rise for 30 minutes. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 425 degrees F.

PROS

Homemade pizza dough gives your pizza a unique flavor and texture that cannot be found in store-bought dough.
The bonus focaccia bread is a delicious fluffy and savory bread to accompany your meal.

CONS

Making homemade pizza dough takes time and effort.
You may also need specialized equipment such as a dough hook.
The time required for the dough to rise may also be inconvenient.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pizza dough made with bread flour is high in protein, which is necessary for building and repairing tissues. The fiber content in the dough also helps to promote good digestion.
Focaccia bread contains olive oil, which is a healthy source of monounsaturated fats that help lower bad cholesterol levels.

	1 1/2 cups water , at 110 degrees f
	3/4 tablespoon fast rising yeast
	1 teaspoon sugar
	4 cups bread flour or 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
	1 teaspoon salt
	3 tablespoons olive oil