Pizza Dough for Pizza Crust
Ingredients
Traditional Yeast Dough
2-Ingredient Version
Instructions
Traditional Method
- 1
Mix together all the ingredients except the water in the bowl of a heavy duty electric mixer with the dough hook attachment.
- 2
Add the water and mix until dough pulls together and forms a ball.
- 3
Remove from work bowl and finish kneading by hand on a lightly floured work surface until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- 5
Set aside and allow to rise until double in volume, about 1 hour.
- 6
Punch down and divide into 6 balls for small individual pizzas.
- 7
Set on a floured sheet tray, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to make pizza.
2-Ingredient Method
- 1
Combine the Greek yogurt and self-rising flour.
- 2
Mix together and continue to knead the dough for 3-4 minutes, or until it's no longer sticky and holds together.
- 3
Roll out into either one big pizza, or quarter it to make four individual pizzas.
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 500°F.
- 2
Top pizza with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- 3
Brush any exposed dough with an egg wash so it gets nice and browned.
- 4
Bake for 6-8 minutes in 500°F oven.
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