Ingredients and Weight:
- Unbleached All-Purpose Flour: 500g
- Instant Dry Active Yeast: 2 tsp
- Sugar: 1 tbsp
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 4 tbsp
- Water: 300ml (approximately)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Rising Time: 1 hour
- Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Add olive oil and warm water, and mix to form a dough.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (250°C).
- Roll out the dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone, shaping it into the desired pizza crust.
- Top with your choice of pizza sauce, toppings, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming a 12-inch pizza with standard toppings)
Calories: Approx. 400-500 (depending on toppings)
Fat: Approx. 15-20g (depending on toppings)
Carbohydrates: Approx. 50-60g (depending on dough thickness)
Protein: Approx. 15-20g (depending on toppings)
Other nutrients may vary depending on ingredients used.
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and thin crust with a slight chewiness.
- Versatile dish that can be customized with various toppings to suit different tastes.
- Made with high-quality ingredients to ensure a superior flavor and texture.
User Comments:
- "This pizza crust is amazing! So crispy and flavorful." - John Doe, New York City, USA
- "The best pizza crust I've ever made at home. Highly recommended." - Jane Smith, San Francisco, USA
- "This recipe made my pizza crust turn out perfect every time." - Michael Johnson, Los Angeles, USA
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use warm water when mixing the dough to activate the yeast properly.
- Use high-quality ingredients like fresh dough and good quality toppings to ensure the best flavor and texture of the pizza crust.
- Pizza should be baked in a preheated oven to ensure even baking and crispy crust.
