Real Italian Pizza Dough

Ingredients and Weight:

1. High-gluten flour: 500 grams
2. Water: 300 ml
3. Active dry yeast: 1 packet (about 7 grams)
4. Extra virgin olive oil: 50 ml
5. Sugar: 2 teaspoons
6. Salt: 1 teaspoon

Preparation Time:

• Total preparation time: 2 hours (including dough preparation and resting time)
• Cooking time: 10-15 minutes for baking

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine water and sugar, and sprinkle the yeast over the mixture. Let stand until the yeast is dissolved and starts to bubble.
2. Add the flour, olive oil, and salt into the bowl and mix well.
3. Once the dough comes together, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough to release the air bubbles, then divide it into 8 equal portions.
6. On a floured surface, roll out each portion of dough into a round pizza crust.
7. Transfer the pizza crusts onto baking sheets and top with your desired pizza toppings.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming no additional toppings)

• Calories: Approximately 250 calories
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 5g (including 1g saturated fat)
• Fiber: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Authentic Italian-style pizza dough, made with high-gluten flour for a crispy and chewy texture.
• Easy to customize with various toppings.
• Can be easily prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for later use.

User Comments:

1. "This pizza dough is fantastic! The texture is perfect - crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside."
2. "I love how easy this recipe is to follow, and the dough tastes so fresh and authentic."
3. "I added my own pizza toppings and they turned out great! This is a great recipe to have in my back pocket."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use high-gluten flour for a better texture and elasticity in the dough.
• Kneading the dough is essential for achieving a smooth and elastic texture.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place to ensure it doubles in size properly.
• Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.