Description
Savor Pizza Hut-inspired homemade dough with a crispy crust that promises restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen. Crafted with simple ingredients and love, this recipe delivers authentic pizzeria magic you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) warm water
Leavening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet (7 grams) dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Create a foundation for the dough by whisking flour, salt, and sugar together in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Activate the yeast by sprinkling it over tepid water, allowing the mixture to transform and become foamy, indicating live microorganisms are awakening.
- Pour the frothy yeast liquid and olive oil into the flour mixture, integrating them with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough begins to form.
- Transfer the nascent dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, then employ rhythmic kneading motions to develop gluten networks, transforming the mass into a smooth, resilient texture.
- Relocate the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, draping a clean kitchen towel over the top to create a nurturing environment for fermentation and rising.
- Allow the dough to rest and expand in a draft-free, warm location until its volume doubles, signaling successful yeast activity and flavor development.
- Gently deflate the risen dough with careful pressing, then stretch and shape it to perfectly fit your chosen baking surface.
- Embellish the dough with preferred toppings, selecting ingredients that complement each other and promise a delectable culinary experience.
- Slide the prepared pizza into a preheated oven, baking until the crust achieves a golden-brown hue and toppings reach optimal sizzling perfection.
Notes
- Warm water temperature is crucial for activating yeast without killing it; aim for around 110°F (43°C), which feels like lukewarm bath water.
- Kneading develops gluten, creating that signature stretchy pizza dough texture; use the heel of your hand to push and fold repeatedly for best results.
- For a crispier crust, preheat your pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to ensure an even, golden-brown bottom.
- Experiment with whole wheat or gluten-free flour alternatives to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining a delicious pizza base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg