「Pizza Dough」

Ingredients and amounts

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 350 g warm water
• 35 g olive oil
• 5 g active dry yeast
• 3 g salt
• 3 g sugar

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Stir gently and set aside.

2. 2

   Step 2

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, olive oil, and sugar.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Gradually add the yeast water to the flour mixture, stirring continuously until all the water is incorporated.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Mix until no dry flour remains.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Transfer the dough to a container about three times its size. Seal and refrigerate at 4°C for 8-12 hours. (Prepare the night before for next-day use.)

6. 6

   Step 6

   The dough is ready when it has doubled in size.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Divide the risen dough into four equal portions. Cover each with plastic wrap and set aside.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Dust a work surface generously with flour. Begin kneading the dough.

9. 9

   Step 9

   The dough is sticky, so use flour to prevent sticking. Knead only until the surface is slightly smooth.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Stretch or roll out the dough with a rolling pin. It does not need to be perfectly round, just evenly thick and small enough to fit in the oven.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the rolled dough on top. Add your desired toppings and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

12. 12

    Step 12

    For a fruit pizza: bake at 180°C top heat / 220°C bottom heat for 16 minutes.

13. 13

    Step 13

    For a meat and vegetable pizza: bake at 200°C top heat / 230°C bottom heat for 18 minutes.

14. 14

    Step 14

    Drizzle with mayonnaise or your favorite sauce and serve.