Tips for Making Your Own Pizza Crust Do you want to make a pizza by yourself? Absolutely because it is not difficult for you. Why not think about making your own before you shell out another twenty bucks for the delivery pizza of your choice? Instead of using the handful on the menu, you can use your favorite toppings. Furthermore, let’s create a complex flavor masterpiece by combining cheeses and then you can make gourmet pizzas that the restaurant cannot. All you need are a few ingredients and a pizza crust. Before you shy away at the mention of making your own crust, it really is not that difficult. Of course, you can buy pizza dough at some grocery stores. That makes homemade pizza even easier, but knowing how to make your own dough is a skill that will serve you well over the years. This recipe is easy to master and will give you delicious crusts for years to come. Recipe for Easy Pizza Crust What You Need • 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast • 1-1/2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit) • 4 cups bread flour • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 Tablespoon sugar • extra flour • extra olive oil How to Make It Place warm water in a large bowl. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Add the yeast, gently mixing until the yeast dissolves. Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast. It will develop foam at the top and begin to smell yeasty. Add the olive oil and salt and stir. Add 1 cup of flour and mix it thoroughly before adding the second cup. Whisk well after each additional cup of flour until all have been added to the dough mixture. It should be thick by the time you have added them all. You may need to change to your hands at the end. Add a small amount of additional flour if needed to reduce stickiness. Scatter flour on a work surface and turn dough out for kneading. Fold the dough over on itself and push into it with the heels of your hand. Turn it and repeat the motion for 10 to 12 minutes to knead. Without kneading, the dough will not rise as you expect it to. Eventually the dough becomes elastic. When kneading is done, the dough should be smoothly textured and silky. Turn the dough ball into a lightly oiled bowl, turning the dough until all sides are lightly coated with oil. Cover with plastic wrap, set the bowl in a warm place, and let the dough rise for an hour or so. The dough should rise to twice its original size. Turn the dough out onto your work surface and cut it in half with a sharp knife. Pat out each portion separately to release the air that has built up inside. Shape each piece into a ball. You can either allow the dough to rise a second time or you can use them for pizza at this stage. Dough that will not be used right away can be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days or frozen. Think of all the types of pizza you can make at home with the right pizza dough recipe. A good crust is important when making pizza. You need one that will not only support your toppings, it has to taste good, too.GreatPizzaRecipes You Make the Pizza, We Help You Make It Great!
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 00:55:45 +0000
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