Perfect Every Time Pizza or Calzone Dough for 8 people

Ingredients and Weight:

• 500g (3 1/2 cups) strong bread flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 tsp (5g) fine sea salt
• 1 tsp (5g) fast-action dried yeast
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil, plus extra for greasing
• 300ml (1 1/4 cups) cold water

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Preparation Time:

1 hour 30 minutes (including rising time)

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Place the flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the olive oil and water.
2. Mix with your hands until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
6. Roll each piece of dough into a circle or oval shape.
7. Place your desired toppings on the dough circles and fold them over to create calzones, or leave them flat for pizzas.
8. Bake the pizzas or calzones in a preheated oven at 220°C (425°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

Per slice (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 35g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crisp and chewy crust
• Easy to digest
• Versatile and customizable with various toppings

User Comments:

• "This dough is the perfect base for any pizza or calzone. It's so easy to work with and always turns out delicious."
• "I love that this dough is made with simple ingredients that I can easily find at the supermarket."
• "I used this dough to make both pizzas and calzones, and they were both equally good."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a stand mixer, you can knead the dough by hand. It will take a little longer, but it will still turn out great.
• If you want to make a larger or smaller batch of dough, simply adjust the ingredients accordingly.
• The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. When ready to use, thaw the dough overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours.