Pizza Bread Dough

Source: Personal recipe

Yield: 1 batch(es) — 1 pizza or 2 small loaves

Time: ~3 hours (includes rising)

About

A simple, versatile yeasted dough that works for pizza, flatbread, or sandwich loaves. Olive oil gives it a slightly richer flavor and a softer crumb than a lean pizza dough.

Ingredients

• 1.5g instant yeast
• 2g sugar (for activation)
• 60ml warm water (under 48°C, for activation)
• 240ml water
• 12g sugar
• 18g salt
• 30ml olive oil
• 300g bread flour

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast

1. Combine yeast, 2g sugar, and 60ml warm water. Stir and let sit a few minutes until foamy.

2. Mix

1. Add flour, then remaining water and olive oil.
2. Knead until smooth, stretchy, and no longer sticky.

3. First Rise

1. Cover and let dough double in size (~1 to 1.5 hours).

4. Fold and Second Rise

1. Fold the dough over itself.
2. Let rise one more time.

5. Shape and Bake

1. For pizza or flatbread: Stretch thin, add toppings, bake until the outside is lightly golden.
2. For loaves: Divide into 2 portions. Bake carefully to avoid popping large bubbles on the surface.

- Tip: If baking as a single loaf, it may not bake through before the outside colors. Split into 2 for better results.

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