Spelt Pizza Dough

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Spelt flour: 500g
2. Water: 300ml
3. Active dry yeast: 1 packet (about 7g)
4. Sugar: 2 tsp
5. Salt: 1 tsp
6. Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tbsp

Preparation Time:

• Preparation time: 30 minutes (plus 2 hours for dough to rise)
• Cooking time: 15-20 minutes for pizza baking

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand until yeast is dissolved and starts to bubble.
2. Add spelt flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well to form a dough.
3. Add olive oil and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
6. Roll out the dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone. Top with your favorite pizza toppings.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming a slice of pizza with typical toppings) Calories: 350-450, Fat: 18g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• The Spelt Pizza Dough has a unique and slightly nutty flavor from the spelt flour which pairs well with traditional pizza toppings.
• The dough is slightly more dense and chewy compared to all-purpose flour pizza doughs.
• Spelt flour is easier to digest and provides more nutritional benefits compared to regular wheat flour.

User Comments:

1. "The spelt pizza dough was amazing! The unique flavor really stood out." - John Doe, New York
2. "I love how chewy and dense the dough was. It was a great change from regular pizza." - Jane Smith, California
3. "The spelt flour made the pizza more filling and satisfying." - Michael Johnson, Texas

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use active dry yeast and not expired for best results.
• Spelt flour may be slightly more expensive than regular all-purpose flour, but it's worth it for the unique flavor and nutritional benefits.
• Adjust the thickness of the dough according to your preference and baking method (baking sheet or pizza stone).
• Toppings are very important for this dish, so make sure to use your favorite ones!