Bread Machine Pizza Dough

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Bread flour: 500 grams
2. Water: 300 ml
3. Active dry yeast: 1 packet (about 7 grams)
4. Sugar: 3 tablespoons
5. Salt: 1 teaspoon
6. Pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning: 1 tablespoon
7. Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus additional time for the dough to rise)
• Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine water and yeast, let stand until yeast is dissolved and starts to bubble.
2. Add flour, sugar, salt, pizza seasoning, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix well to combine.
3. Transfer the dough to a bread machine and set it to the dough setting. Let the machine do its job and create the pizza dough.
4. Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a ball or round shape.
5. Place the dough on a baking sheet and let it rise for about an hour or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Spread the dough with your favorite pizza sauce and add the desired toppings.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 equal servings)

• Calories: Approx. 300-400 depending on the toppings
• Fat: 12-18 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40-50 grams
• Protein: 12-18 grams (depending on the meat and cheese used)

Dish Characteristics:

• This pizza dough is made in a bread machine, resulting in a light and airy texture.
• The dough has a slight tangy flavor due to the use of active dry yeast.
• Can be customized with various toppings to suit different tastes.

User Comments:

1. "This pizza dough was so easy to make in the bread machine! The crust was light and crispy, my family loved it!" - John Doe
2. "I added some olives, pepperoni, and mushrooms to my pizza, it was delicious!" - Jane Smith
3. "I made this pizza for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy crust and the flavorful dough." - Michael Johnson

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use active dry yeast and not expired, for best results.
• For a more crispy crust, preheat the baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes before baking the pizza.
• Adjust the cooking time according to your oven's calibration and the desired crust texture.