Name: Basic Pizza Dough
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 14g dry yeast; 1/2 tsp caster sugar; 125ml lukewarm water; 425g plain flour; 5g plain flour to coat; 1 tsp salt; 3 tbs olive oil; 7 tbs water

by moonchook Last updated on 01/14/2020

A really simple pizza dough that makes a great base for pizzas. - moonchook

Ingredients

14g dry yeast
1/2 tsp caster sugar
125ml lukewarm water
425g plain flour
5g plain flour to coat
1 tsp salt
3 tbs olive oil
7 tbs water

Method

Step 1

Empty the yeast into a small bowl and sprinkle with the sugar.
Step 2

Add the lukewarm water, then stir to dissolve the yeast and sugar.
Step 3

Cover with a clean tea towel and leave to prove in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
Step 4

Sift the flour into a large bowl, then make a hollow in the centre.
Step 5

Pour the yeast mixture, salt, olive oil and extra water into it.
Step 6

Knead mixture into a smooth dough, then shape it into a ball.
Step 7

Dust the ball with a little flour, cover and set aside in a warm place.
Step 8

Leave to rise for at least an hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Step 9

Roll out into desired shape and size.
Step 10

Use as desired.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

I used easy-blend dried yeast. Be sure to use lukewarm water, as the temperature of the water can change the way the yeast will react. Make sure you leave the yeast and dough in a warm place, otherwise your dough will not rise properly. Feel free to add herbs of your liking to the dough mix, you could even try dried garlic. This recipe makes 2 large pizza bases, or 3 medium bases.