Pizza Dough – 90 Min – Stretched & Balled

Pizza Dough – 90 min – stretched and balled

https://youtu.be/VJu3YCykO_0?feature=shared

RECIPE – Makes 4 Pizzas

▪400g (1 2/3c) Warm Water, 86F/30C
▪20g (1 1/2T) Extra virgin olive oil
▪7g (2t) Instant Yeast
▪15g (1T) Salt
▪20g (2T) granulated sugar
▪680g (5 3/4c) All-purpose flour:

Instructions:

Mix warm water with olive oil, yeast, salt, and sugar then use a sturdy spook to gradually add 680g (about 5 1/3 cups) of all-purpose flour to the bowl and combine until flour has hydrated and has formed into a clump of dough.
At this point, switch to mixing using your soaking wet hand. Grab and squeeze the dough repeatedly until ingredients are fully incorporated and dough is homogenous.
Cover the bowl with a lid and let the dough ferment on the counter for 30 minutes.
Wet your hand to prevent sticking, and perform a series of strength-building folds. To do this, grab a corner of the dough, stretch it out gently, and fold it back over itself. Repeat this process 4-5 times around different parts of the dough.

After folding, flip the dough so the seams are underneath. Shape the dough into a tight ball by rounding it up from one side to the other while tucking under to create tension. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 60 minutes.

After the total fermentation time of 90 minutes, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. 7. Divide into four equal pieces, each weighing about 280g.
Shape by folding the sides inwards and turn 90 degrees to repeat, then flip over and roll into a ball to strengthen further.
Spray a baking tray with olive oil and place the pre-shaped dough balls on it. Cover and let them rest for 15 minutes to relax before pressing the dough out into a pizza and topping.

To make the pizza in a cast iron pan instead, press a dough ball into an oiled cast iron skillet until it’s about 8 inches in diameter. Let it rest covered for 10 minutes, then finish pressing out into the pan.

Dress the dough with sauce and your preferred toppings.
Bake in a preheated oven at 550°F (285°C) for 10-12 minutes for the pan pizza or 9-10 minutes for a hand-tossed version on a pizza stone or steel.

Pizza Sause

PIZZA SAUCE RECIPE: (makes enough for 4+ pizzas – I usually freeze half)

▪28oz can crushed tomatoes
▪100g 6Tbsp tomato paste
▪12g or 2 tsp salt
▪20g or 1 2/3Tbsp sugar
▪2g or 2 3/4tsp dried basil
▪2g or 2tsp dried oregano
▪1g or 1/2tsp chili flake
▪2g or 3/4tsp garlic powder
▪2g or 3/4 tsp onion powder

Into a high sided container add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, sugar, basil, oregano, chili flake, garlic powder, and onion powder. Spin with immersion blender to break down to smooth, but still has texture.

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The Best Pizza Dough Recipe

How to make the BEST Pizza Dough Recipe

CourseMain Course

CuisineAmerican

Prep Time15minutes minutes

Cook Time15minutes minutes

Rising Time30minutes minutes

Total Time1hour hour

Servings12 servings (makes one 10-12″ pizza)

Calories113kcal

AuthorSam Merritt

Ingredients

2-2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour OR bread flour¹ divided (250-295g)
1 packet instant yeast² (2 ¼ teaspoon)
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛-¼ teaspoon garlic powder and/or dried basil leaves optional
2 Tablespoons olive oil + additional
¾ cup warm water³ (175ml)

Instructions

Combine 1 cup (125g) of flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. If desired, add garlic powder and dried basil at this point as well.
Add olive oil and warm water and use a wooden spoon to stir well very well.
Gradually add another 1 cup (125g) of flour. Add any additional flour as needed (I’ve found that sometimes I need as much as an additional ⅓ cup), stirring until the dough is forming into a cohesive, elastic ball and is beginning to pull away from the sides of the bowl (see video above recipe for visual cue). The dough will still be slightly sticky but still should be manageable with your hands.
Drizzle a separate, large, clean bowl generously with olive oil and use a pastry brush to brush up the sides of the bowl.
Lightly dust your hands with flour and form your pizza dough into a round ball and transfer to your olive oil-brushed bowl. Use your hands to roll the pizza dough along the inside of the bowl until it is coated in olive oil, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in a warm place.
Allow dough to rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size. If you intend to bake this dough into a pizza, I also recommend preheating your oven to 425F (215C) at this point so that it will have reached temperature once your pizza is ready to bake.
Once the dough has risen, use your hands to gently deflate it and transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until smooth (about 3-5 times).
Use either your hands or a rolling pin to work the dough into 12″ circle.
Transfer dough to a parchment paper lined pizza pan and either pinch the edges or fold them over to form a crust.
Drizzle additional olive oil (about a Tablespoon) over the top of the pizza and use your pastry brush to brush the entire surface of the pizza (including the crust) with olive oil.
Use a fork to poke holes all over the center of the pizza to keep the dough from bubbling up in the oven.
Add desired toppings (see the notes for a link to my favorite, 5-minute pizza sauce recipe!) and bake in a 425F (215C) preheated oven for 13-15 minutes or until toppings are golden brown. Slice and serve.

Notes

¹I’ve found that all-purpose flour yields a softer crust while bread flour gives a slightly crispier exterior. Please see the post for more information on all-purpose vs. bread flour in pizza dough.

²Many commenters have reported using active dry yeast (use the same amount, 2 ¼ teaspoon) with success. Some people have proofed the yeast first with the ¾ cup warm water, which is what I would recommend, while others have just mixed it into the dough as instructed. Both have had success!

³Ideally your water should be between 105-115F (40-46C). I usually just use warm tap water but do make sure that your water isn’t too hot or it will kill your yeast!

Making in Advance:

To make in advance, let the dough rise covered at room temperature as indicated in the recipe, then deflate it, wrap it tightly so it doesn’t dry out, and store in the refrigerator for up to several days or it will freeze for up to a month.

Top your pizza off with my favorite, easy, homemade pizza sauce!

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