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Easy Pizza Dough

Make authentic Easy Pizza Dough with this foolproof recipe. Packed with rich traditional flavor, step-by-step photos, and cooking tips by Denisiya on EatMee Recipes.

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By DenisiyaPublished on September 11, 2016
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Easy Pizza Dough
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Prep Time25 mins
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Cook Time84 mins
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Total Time109 mins
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ServingsServes 4
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This Italian Recipe Makes ± 4 Bases (Crusts)

This easy pizza dough recipe will have you making homemade pizzas in no time. Homemade pizza gives you the option of choosing your toppings & who doesn’t love making their own choices when it comes to food.

The base of the pizza is called the crust. Crusts, indicated by style, may vary by shapes & sizes. Thin based crusts are known as hand-tossed Neapolitan pizza, or thick as in a profound dish Chicago-style. It is customarily plain, yet may likewise be prepared with garlic, seeds or herbs. The external edge of the pizza is in some cases alluded to as the cornicione.

Legend has it that pizza created in Naples when cooks expected to go through their overabundance mixture for the day, or when they required something in the stove to keep it warm. By tossing this additional batter into the broiler, & offering it to poorer individuals, they built up a sustenance that years after the fact is, humorously, amazingly mainstream with a wide assortment of clients. Clearly, the general population in Naples were eating a portion of the most punctual pizzas, & they frequently decorated them with tomatoes, cheese, oil, anchovies and garlic, much the same as numerous do today.

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Ingredients

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Base Yield: Serves 4
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Step-by-Step Instructions

17 Steps
  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, place the flour, yeast, salt & sugar.

    Step 1 visual guide
  2. Step 2

    Mix well.

    Step 2 visual guide
  3. Step 3

    Pour in the oil, milk & water.

    Step 3 visual guide
  4. Step 4

    Mix until well combined.

    Step 4 visual guide
  5. Step 5

    A dough will be formed which will still be sticky. Sprinkle some flour on a counter & knead the dough for 10 minutes.

    Step 5 visual guide
  6. Step 6

    A smooth, pliable dough should form.

    Step 6 visual guide
  7. Step 7

    Grease another large bowl with some oil & pat the dough with excess oil on your hands. Cover the bowl with cling wrap.

    Step 7 visual guide
  8. Step 8

    Allow the dough to rest in a dark space for 1 hour or more – I usually opt for the microwave which is turned off.

    Step 8 visual guide
  9. Step 9

    After an hour, the dough should triple in size.

    Step 9 visual guide
  10. Step 10

    Preheat the oven to 180° Celsius.

  11. Step 11

    Punch the dough down & place on a floured surface.

    Step 11 visual guide
  12. Step 12

    Knead for 2 minutes.

    Step 12 visual guide
  13. Step 13

    Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.

    Step 13 visual guide
  14. Step 14

    Working with one part at a time, roll out the dough onto the surface using a rolling pin. This dough can easily be stretched out forming a base, if you do not have a rolling pin. Place onto a pizza tray or a pot lid.

    Step 14 visual guide
  15. Step 15

    Add on whichever toppings you prefer.

    Step 15 visual guide
  16. Step 16

    Bake at 180° Celsius for about 10-12 minutes. The longer it bakes, the crispier it will get.

    Step 16 visual guide
  17. Step 17

    If you do not wish to use all of the dough, simply wrap them up in cling wrap & freeze. Defrost them & knead them for a few minutes before rolling them out.

    Step 17 visual guide
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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Tips

Expert kitchen guidance and troubleshooting for making the best Easy Pizza Dough

What is the secret to making soft rotis that stay soft for hours?

The golden secret is kneading the flour with boiling hot water, which pre-gelatinizes the starches. Roll thin, cook on a hot tawa with a light brush of butter or ghee, and stack inside a covered container wrapped in a clean kitchen cloth.

Can I freeze the roti dough or cooked rotis?

Yes! Cooked rotis freeze exceptionally well. Place sheets of wax paper between each cooked roti, wrap in foil or a zip-top bag, and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat directly on a hot pan for 30 seconds.

Why did my rotis turn out stiff or hard?

Stiff rotis are caused by rolling the dough with too much dry flour, rolling too thick, or cooking on too low heat for too long, which dries out the moisture. Cook on medium-high heat quickly.

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Meet Denisiya

Hi, I'm Denisiya! Food lover, recipe developer, and founder of EatMee Recipes. I specialize in authentic South African Durban Indian cuisine, comforting curries, and modern Instant Pot adaptations. Every recipe on this site is tested in my personal kitchen to ensure you get mouth-watering, foolproof results every time.

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I am so glad i came across your videos on youtube😃 you are trully talented and doing the Lord’s work. I am a star in the kitchen and i look forward to cooking breakfast because of your recipes. Thank you so much.

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Thank you so much Fikile, it makes me so happy to hear that you are enjoying my recipes 😃

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