Best 2 Homemade Artisan Pizza Recipes

Craving a delectable homemade artisan pizza? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey with us as we unveil the secrets to crafting an exceptional pizza that will tantalize your taste buds. From selecting the perfect ingredients to kneading the dough with finesse and mastering the art of stretching it to create a crispy crust, we'll guide you through every step of the pizza-making process. Whether you prefer a classic Margherita or desire a gourmet pizza topped with exotic ingredients, this article will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques to create a pizzeria-quality pizza in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

5-MINUTE ARTISAN PIZZA DOUGH

5-Minute Artisan Pizza Dough image

Love, love this recipe! So many great things to say about it: ridiculously easy to make, incredibly delicious, and it can be stored in your fridge for up to 2 weeks. Perfect for an afterschool snack or an easy dinner! Don't get overwhelmed by all of the instructions - you just have to read through them once - its basic pizza making. From the book Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day.

Provided by Southern Polar Bear

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups lukewarm water (100F or below)
3 tablespoons lukewarm water (100F or below)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon granulated yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
7 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Steps:

Combine warm water (about 100F), olive oil, yeast and salt in a 5-quart bowl; preferably, in a lidded (not airtight) plastic container or food-grade bucket.
Measure the flour using a "swoop and sweep" method. Reach into the flour bin with your measuring cup, scooping up a full measure all at once, and sweeping it level with a knife.
Mix until all of the flour is incorproated (kneading is not necessary) using a wooden spoon or a food processor with a dough attachment.
Cover with a non-airtight lid.
Allow to rise at room temperature for 2 hours.
DO NOT PUNCH DOWN! You want to retain as much gas in the dough as possible. A reduction in gas will make your pizzas and flatbreads dense.
Refrigerate and use over the next 14 days. Refigerate at least 3 hours before using.
On Pizza Day.
30 minutes before you're ready to bake, place a pizza stone at the bottom third of the oven and preheat it at your oven's highest temperature.
Prepare and organize your toppings.
Dust a pizza peel (or a large cutting board/flat cookie sheet) with enough flour or cornmeal to easily tranfer the pizza over to the hot stone.
Pull up and cut off a 1/2 pound (orange-size) piece of dough.
Using a little flour (enough so it won't stick to your fingers), stretch and shape the dough into a ball.
Sprinkle your work area with a little flour. Using your hands or a rolling pin, roll out and stretch the dough until it is approximately 1/8" thick and 12" wide.
Place the finished dough onto the prepared pizza peel and add the toppings of your choice.
Carefully slide the pizza onto the hot stone (if it isn't sliding, you will need to sprinkle more flour or cornmeal between the pizza and the pizza peel, until it moves.
Check for doneness after 8-10 minutes - it may take a few minutes longer. Turn the pizza around if the one side is browning faster than the other.
Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 1052.6, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 11.1

HOMEMADE ARTISAN PIZZA

Homemade Artisan Pizza image

Provided by Eric Rusch

Categories Recipes

Yield Two 12-14 inch pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all purpose or bread flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. instant yeast
3 Tbs. olive oil
3/4 cup luke warm water
Your choice of toppings

Steps:

See video for detailed instructions.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your pizza.
Make sure your dough is well-kneaded. This will help it to develop a good texture.
Let your dough rise for at least 30 minutes before shaping it. This will help it to develop flavor and become easier to work with.
Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible before baking your pizza. This will help the crust to cook evenly.
Use a pizza stone or baking sheet to bake your pizza. This will help to create a crispy crust.
Don't overload your pizza with toppings. This will make it difficult to cook evenly.
Bake your pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you can make delicious homemade pizza that rivals your favorite pizzeria. Just remember to use high-quality ingredients, knead your dough well, let it rise properly, and bake it at a high temperature. With a little effort, you can enjoy delicious, authentic pizza in the comfort of your own home.