Basic Pizza Dough Recipe | PBS Food

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Prep time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 35 Minutes

Yield: Serves 4

    Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) rapid-rise yeast
  • 4 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for brushing

    Directions

  1. Make the dough: In a food processor, pulse together flour, cornmeal, yeast, and salt. With processor running, add oil and then 2 cups cold water in a steady steam; process until dough just forms a ball.
  2. Turn out dough onto a floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, 3 to 4 minutes. Place in a resealable plastic bag; let rise until doubled in bulk, 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (let come to room temperature before proceeding, about 40 minutes).
  3. Divide dough into four equal portions; roll into balls, and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap until puffed, about 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 500° . Place each dough ball on a baking sheet; using your hands, gently flatten, and pull into 8-by-10-inch ovals. Top as desired.
  5. Bake until crust is golden brown and toppings are hot, rotating sheets halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Info

Per serving: 398 calories; 9.8 grams fat; 9.5 grams protein; 67 grams carbohydrates; 3.2 grams fiber
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