Pizza Dough Recipe
Simple, traditional, and perfect for high-heat ovens.
Ingredients (makes 4 x 12" pizzas or 3 x 16" pizzas):
- 600g 00 flour
- 400ml water (warm)
- 7g instant dry yeast
- 15g  salt
🔥 Why it works: No sugar, oil, or honey so it won’t burn at high temps.
Pizza Dough Method
- Dissolve yeast in water.
- In a large bowl, add flour, then gradually pour in the yeast water, mixing with your hand or a spoon. Mix master on low speed with dough hook is ideal.
- Add salt and knead until smooth (about 10 minutes).
- Cover and let rest for 2 hours - this is the first rising and the dough will double in size
- Knead again briefly, then divide into 4 balls (approx. 260g each) if making 12" pizzas or divide into 3 balls (approx. 330g each) if making 16" pizzas.
- Place dough balls into a proofing tray, cover and leave to rise for 60 minutes. Dough can be made up to 3 days in advance by placing the dough balls in an airtight container at this stage, and refrigerate until needed. Bring to room temp for 1 hour before use.
- On a floured surface work the dough balls from the centre and stretch the disc by hand to the desired size
- Get ready for favoloso pizzas!
🍽 Tip: Dust your peel with flour before launching to prevent sticking.
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- Toppings: Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves
- Finish: Drizzle of olive oil after cooking
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- Toppings: Mozzarella, thinly sliced pepperoni
- Optional: Sprinkle of chilli flakes post-cook
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