Best 2 Best Pizza Dough Ever Recipes

Creating the perfect pizza dough is an art form that requires patience, precision, and an understanding of the science behind the ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned pizzaiolo or just starting your pizza-making journey, finding the best pizza dough recipe is crucial to achieving that crispy, chewy crust that elevates your pizza to the next level. In this article, we'll guide you through the world of pizza doughs, exploring different flours, hydration levels, fermentation techniques, and toppings to help you find the recipe that will satisfy your pizza cravings and make your taste buds sing.

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THE BEST PIZZA DOUGH EVER

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Make and share this The Best Pizza Dough Ever recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 pizza crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons active dry yeast (or 2 packages)
2 cups warm water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2-5 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl.
Stir in oil, sugar, salt and FOUR cups of the flour.
Beat until smooth.
Turn dough onto a floured surface.
Knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle.
Knead til smooth 3 to 5 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl.
Cover and let rise in a warm place til double in size (about 45 minutes).
Add your favorite toppings of tomato sauce, seasonings like oregano, sweet basil, chili powder, and toppings like bacon, ham, pineapple, pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper or cooked hamburger and top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake pizzas 425°F for 25-30 minutes.

MY "BEST EVER" BREADMAKER PIZZA DOUGH

This is "hands down" my best breadmaker pizza dough. It has never let me down it always turns out superb. This recipe is for a thick crispy crust that retains that melt-in-your-mouth pizza dough inside. Using your breadmaker makes this recipe very easy and very tasty!

Provided by HOUSEMANAGER Charle

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 3h

Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour or 4 cups bread machine flour
1 tablespoon of your favorite pizza seasoning (mine is Wildly Delicious Italian)
4 teaspoons fast rise yeast
2 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

MEASURE all ingredients except cornmeal into bread pan in order listed; Select dough setting.
REMOVE dough to lightly floured surface and cover with plastic wrap; Let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
SPRINKLE cornmeal on large 16 inch pizza pan or on a pizza stone and press dough into pizza shape; Cover with a towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.
SPREAD with desired sauce, seasonings and toppings.
BAKE at 425F for 20-30 minutes; I like to partially bake the pizza on a pan for about 8 minutes and then transfer it to a hot pizza stone sprinkled with the cornmeal for the remainder of the cooking time.
I find by baking it initially on the pan it is easier to transfer to a pizza stone thus maintaining its large size.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Make sure the water is warm, but not hot, to activate the yeast.
Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 2 or 4 equal pieces.
Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle.
Add your favorite toppings and bake the pizza in a preheated oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

This easy-to-follow guide with tips is all you need to make the best pizza dough ever. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious, homemade pizza that will rival anything you can find at a restaurant. So what are you waiting for? Get started today and enjoy the satisfaction of making your own pizza!