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Pizza Dough
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Posted: Aug/28/2008 8:39 AM PST
I am looking for a simple fail safe recipe for pizza dough. Thanks, John |
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Posted: Aug/28/2008 10:26 AM PST
I buy the frozen ready to bake "french Bread".....let it rise,then work it into pizza dough. One loaf will make two fairly good sized pizzas. I sprinkle the pizza pan with corn meal. Then roll the dough out to form the pizza. Love it. |
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Posted: Aug/28/2008 11:30 AM PST
Thank you so much, Judy, I will definatly try it. John |
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Posted: Aug/28/2008 12:19 PM PST
John ~ my husband and I like crispy crust pizza and since we live SO far out and away from any pizza shop (or delivery for that matter) we decided to perfect our own dough. Well let me tell you we have eaten a thousand pizzas in the test process (and enjoyed every bite). Now we have a dough recipe that we use that makes four "dough balls" at a time. Then I freeze them and take them out for rolling as we need them ~ they only take a few minutes to thaw out. One ball makes a 16" pizza (or so, depending on how thin you roll it ~ I like it paper thin  . I will be happy to mail you a copy of the recipe if you would like to make your own dough. |
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Posted: Aug/28/2008 12:29 PM PST
KeeWee, I would love to have your recipe. John |
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Posted: Aug/29/2008 4:10 AM PST
Coming right up! I still have your address from a seed swap. |
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Posted: Aug/29/2008 6:45 AM PST
Here is my favorite pizza dough recipe.. Basic Pizza Dough Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006 Show: The Essence of Emeril 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F) Pinch sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coating bowl 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if necessary Cornmeal, as necessary, for dusting pizza peel In a large bowl combine yeast with water and sugar and stir well to combine. Set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the salt, olive oil, and half of the flour and mix well to thoroughly combine. Add all remaining flour except 1/2 cup and mix well with your hands, working to incorporate the flour little by little. The dough should be slightly sticky to the touch. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead dough for at least 5 and up to 7 minutes, adding enough additional flour as necessary to form a smooth and elastic dough that is not sticky. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled 2 or 3-quart bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, usually at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F and if you have one, place a pizza stone on the bottom rack of the oven. Divide dough into 2 portions (for 2 (12 to 14-inch) pizzas and form into balls. (See note below for calzones.) Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and cover with a damp towel. Let rest for 15 minutes, then transfer to a lightly floured surface, shape as desired and roll out to a 1/8-inch thickness. Transfer dough to a pizza peel (sprinkle with cornmeal to help facilitate moving dough) and top with toppings of choice. Transfer to the preheated pizza stone and bake until crispy and golden brown, usually12 to 18 minutes (depending on the toppings and the thickness of the crust). Remove from the oven with a metal peel or spatula and serve immediately. Note: For calzones, divide the dough into 4 equal portions and form into 4 balls. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and cover with a damp towel. Let rest for 15 minutes, then transfer to a lightly floured surface and roll out into 4 (8-inch) circles. Place filling of choice in the center of 1 side of each circle, then fold dough over filling to meet edges of filled side. Crimp edges with a fork or your fingers, then cut a small slit in the top of the calzone to allow steam to escape while cooking. Cook on a preheated pizza stone or backs of cookie sheets in a preheated 475 degree F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until well-browned. Remove from the oven with a metal peel or spatula and serve immediately |
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Posted: Aug/29/2008 6:49 AM PST
You could also try bakeries. Publix(a supermarket chain here in florida) sells pizza dough that is ready to use for about $2.50. Ever since I found that out, I haven't gone back to making the dough myself. Maybe the bakery section of your local supermarket does the same..? |
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Posted: Aug/29/2008 8:00 AM PST
Thank you guys so very much. Since I am mostly home bound I am trying to find things to keep me some what active. And I love to eat. John |
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Posted: Sep/09/2008 9:12 PM PST
Bugnut, do you have a bread machine? They have a recipe (I could give you mine) for pizza dough. Tastes really good. There's enough dough to make 2 thin-crust pizzas or one thick pizza. You also have the option of adding cheese or herbs to your pizza dough. I would be glad to share the recipe, if needed. |
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