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Rustic Italian Pizza Dough Recipe

Rustic Italian Pizza Dough Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 17 minutes
  • Yield: 6 individual pizzas
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make a delicious Rustic Italian Pizza Dough from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. This pizza dough is perfect for creating thin-crust pizzas topped with your favorite ingredients.


Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 5 cups all-purpose or 00 flour
  • 1.5 tsp instant dry yeast or active dry yeast
  • 1.5 tsp sea salt
  • 2.25 cups cold water
  • 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil

Toppings:

  • Caramelized onions
  • Arrabiata Sauce
  • Heirloom Tomatoes
  • Fresh Basil
  • Green Onions
  • Smoked Mozzarella Cheese
  • Sauteed Mushrooms
  • Ricotta Meatballs
  • Roasted Peppers

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to its highest temperature with a pizza stone inside for at least 45 minutes to an hour.
  2. Mix the Dough: Combine flour, sea salt, and yeast in a mixer, then add cold water. Mix until incorporated.
  3. Knead the Dough: Use the dough hook to knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Rise the Dough: Divide the dough, round into pieces, let rise for 2 hours.
  5. Stretch the Dough: Stretch the dough into circles, add sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Slide onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Finish and Serve: Top with basil and grated cheese, allow to rest before slicing.

Notes

  • Adjust flour or water as needed to achieve the right consistency for the dough.
  • Use a pizza peel or cardboard dusted with flour to easily transfer the pizza to the oven.
  • Keep toppings light for a thin crust pizza.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice of pizza
  • Calories: Varies based on toppings
  • Sugar: Varies based on toppings
  • Sodium: Varies based on toppings
  • Fat: Varies based on toppings
  • Saturated Fat: Varies based on toppings
  • Unsaturated Fat: Varies based on toppings
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: Varies based on toppings
  • Fiber: Varies based on toppings
  • Protein: Varies based on toppings
  • Cholesterol: Varies based on toppings