What to do when your 8-year old nephew comes to visit? Make pizza, of course! Show
Well, not of course, actually. I didn't think of it until we exhausted Sorry, Monopoly, and gin rummy. But it did turn out to be a brilliant idea as my father had just received a baking stone for Christmas, and my nephew loves pizza. I told him if he helped me make it I would talk about him on my website and he would be famous. That seemed to get his attention. He thought the dough was "slimy and gross" but he loved picking his own toppings, and the finished product was "awesome". Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker My Favorite Pizza Dough RecipeThe following method I patched together from recipes in both Joy of Cooking and Cook's Illustrated's The Best Recipe. The pizza dough recipe makes enough dough for two 10 to 12 inch pizzas. Next time I'll be a bit more patient with stretching out the dough so I can get it even thinner. The Best Flour for Homemade Pizza DoughBread flour is the best flour for homemade pizza dough. You can use all-purpose flour instead of the bread flour called for in the recipe, but bread flour is higher in gluten than all-purpose flour and will make a crispier crust for your pizza. Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker How To Make Sure Your Yeast Is ActivePizza dough is a yeasted dough that requires active dry yeast. Make sure the check the expiration date on the yeast package! Yeast that is too old may be dead and won't work. Also, if the yeast does not begin to foam or bloom within 10 minutes of being added to the water in Step 1 of Making the Pizza Dough, it is probably dead. You'll need to start over with new, active yeast. How To Measure Flour for This Pizza Dough RecipeCup measurements can vary depending on how you are scooping the flour (we fluff the flour, lightly scoop it, and level with a knife). So I recommend using a kitchen scale to measure out the flour amounts by weight. This is the only way you'll get a consistently accurate measurement. Watch How to Make Homemade PizzaIs It Better To Let the Dough Rise Overnight? You don’t have to let your pizza dough rise overnight – or up to 48 hours – in the refrigerator, but if you do, it will develop more
flavor and air bubbles that will puff up when the pizza is cooked. (Some people fight over the slices with air bubbles.) Make sure to take the dough out of the refrigerator an hour before using it to bring it to room temperature. Pizzas With Raw IngredientsThere are some toppings that should be cooked first before topping a pizza because they won’t cook fully before the pizza is done cooking. Raw meat should be fully cooked before adding it as a topping. Any vegetables that you don’t want to be raw on the cooked pizza such as onions, peppers, broccoli, or mushrooms should be sautéed first. Make-Ahead and Freezing InstructionsAfter the pizza dough has risen, you can freeze it to use later. Divide the dough in half (or the portion sizes you will be using to make your pizzas). Place on parchment paper or a lightly floured dish and place, uncovered, in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the freezer and place in individual freezer bags, removing as much air as you can from the bags. Return to the freezer and store for up to 3 months. Thaw the pizza dough in the refrigerator overnight or for 5 to 6 hours. Then let the dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before stretching it out in the next steps. Throw a Pizza Party!
The dough for this pizza yields about 2 pounds, enough for two (1-pound) balls of dough. For the pizza dough
For making the pizza and toppings
Making the Pizza Dough
Preparing the Pizzas
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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included. How long do you cook pizza in the oven at 400?Time To Bake!
Place your pizza into a hot preheated oven, 400 degrees F. Bake for about 15 minutes, until crust is cooked through. Look at that thick crust! If your family prefers a thin crust, press your dough into a larger round before baking.
How long do you bake a pizza at 425?Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for about 20 minutes before topping and baking it. Bake pizza until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
How long does pizza take to cook at 180 degrees?How long does pizza take to cook at 180 degrees? Cooking a pizza at 180 C isn't really the best temperature. It will take 20-30 minutes to bake. The time will depend on the thickness of the dough and the number of toppings.
What temperature do you cook homemade pizza on?Heat the oven.
Generally, the hotter the oven, the better the pizza will be. The best oven temperature for pizza is between 450 and 500 degrees F (250 to 260 degrees C). Pizza ovens cook at temperatures between 800 and 900 degrees F. You can't get that hot in your home oven, but the higher you can go, the better.
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