Pizza Dough Recipe
For a fully authentic pizza experience, why not make your entire pizza from scratch? It’s easier than you might think. Homemade pizzas are perfect for any occasion, from date night to a party buffet. This easy pizza dough recipe typically makes enough dough for two 12-inch pizzas or four 8-inch pizzas.
For your pizza dough base, you’ll need:
- 280g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 180ml warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
How to make pizza dough:
- Mix the warm water, sugar and yeast in a bowl, and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Combine the flour and salt in a larger bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the water, sugar and yeast mixture, as well as olive oil. Stir well until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about five minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, and cover with a clean kitchen towel or cling film.
- Let the dough proof in a warm place for up to one and a half hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, divide it into desired portions. Your pizza dough is now ready to roll, add toppings and cook. See below for pizza topping ideas to try.
Don’t forget, if you don’t have time to make your own pizza dough, why not use naan bread as a base for a unique naanizza dish? This goat's cheese and caramelised onion naanizza recipe is one of our favourites.
