Pizza Dough

Ingredients and Weight:

1. All-purpose flour: 500 grams
2. Water: 3/4 cup (approximately 200ml)
3. Active dry yeast: 1 tablespoon
4. Sugar: 1 tablespoon
5. Salt: 1 teaspoon
6. Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)
• Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine water and yeast, and let stand until yeast is dissolved and starts to bubble.
2. Add sugar, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
3. Gradually add flour while stirring to form a soft dough.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough to release the air bubbles.
7. Shape the dough into desired pizza crusts.
8. Top with your favorite pizza toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for 15-20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming a dough makes 2 pizzas)

• Calories: Approx. 300 calories per pizza crust
• Fat: Approx. 5g
• Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
• Protein: Approx. 8g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy and thin crust pizza dough made with simple ingredients.
• Customizable with various toppings to suit different tastes.
• Easy to prepare and cook at home.

User Comments:

1. "This pizza dough recipe is really good! The crust is crispy and flavorful."
2. "I love how easy it is to make this pizza dough at home. It tastes just like the ones from the restaurant."
3. "This dough is perfect for making homemade pizza with my family."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use active dry yeast for best results.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place to ensure it rises properly.
• If the dough is too sticky, add more flour while kneading.
• Adjust baking time according to your oven and desired crust texture.