Pizza is an essential part of Italian culture and cuisine—it’s more than just a meal; it’s an experience. I’ve experimented with various recipes and techniques for perfecting the dough rise, and so far, this method has given the best results.
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Homemade Pizza
Course: PizzaCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: MediumServings
1
servingsPrep time
29
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
300
kcalPizza is an essential part of Italian culture and cuisine—it’s more than just a meal; it’s an experience. I’ve experimented with various recipes and techniques for perfecting the dough rise, and so far, this method has given the best results.
Ingredients
360 g of water
600 g of flour
36 g of olive oil
25 g of active dry yeast (I use Caputo Lievito – Dry Yeast)
1 tbsp of salt
1 tbsp of honey
Directions
- In a mug, add 100 g of warm water (heated for 30 seconds in the microwave), then mix in 1 tbsp of honey and the dry yeast. Let the yeast activate for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl (I use my KitchenAid bowl), add the flour, salt, and olive oil. Once the yeast is ready, add it to the bowl with the flour.
- Using a KitchenAid stand mixer with a dough hook, mix on speed 2 for 1 minute. Slowly add the remaining water. Once all the ingredients are well combined, increase to speed 6 and knead for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the dough attaches to the hook and cleans the sides of the bowl.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and divide it into smaller balls (about 200 g each). Place them in a container with high sides, cover with foil, and let them rest for at least 3-4 hours.
- Once ready (the dough balls should have doubled in size), take the first dough ball and use a rolling pin to shape your pizza base. Add your favorite toppings.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for about 5-7 minutes.