Pizza Dough

Chewy, crispy, restaurant quality

Prep: Cook: Makes: 2 pizzas

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Mix flour, sugar, yeast, salt.
  2. Add water and oil. Mix until dough forms.
  3. Knead until smooth and elastic, .
  4. Place in oiled bowl. Cover, let rise until doubled, 1-2 hours.
  5. Punch down. Divide in half.
  6. Use immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days.
  7. Let cold dough come to room temp before shaping.

Notes

  • Bread flour has more gluten for chewy texture.
  • Cold rise develops more flavor.
  • High heat is essential for crispy crust.

Serious Eats (Kenji López-Alt tested)