This is a basic pizza dough that is used to make all kinds of stuff like buns,pizzas,calzones and many more..I am planning to post so many recipes that calls for this dough,so I thought of posting this dough recipe as a separate post..Today I made some nice masala buns..I will post that recipe tomorrow…So please try this and let me know what you think..
Preparation Time : 10 mins
Resting Time : 1 hour
Ingredients:
TIPS FOR THE PERFECT PIZZA DOUGH:
1)The dough which you make should be very soft and slightly sticky before the first rise, once it is risen then add more more and knead to a soft dough. This ensures that the pizza base turn crispy and chewy.
2)You can refrigerate the dough for a week. And use whenever you need. But make sure you use a big bowl or container, because they do rise in the fridge.
3)You can use other oil or butter in the dough. But in my opinion olive oil gives the real flavour.
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| Take yeast in a bowl |
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| add sugar |
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| now lets activate the yeast |
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| Pour warm water over it |
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| let it sit for 5 mins |
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| add flour over this |
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| season with salt |
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| mix well |
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Now it is all combined…
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| add little oil over this, to prevent the dough forming a skin |
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| knead well.. |
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| cover with a plastic wrap |
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| And set aside till it is doubled in size |
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| Look how beautifully it has risen |
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| So puffy |
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| Knock back the air down |
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| I forgot to take pictures of knocking the dough.. so when i made a second batch i too these pictures, hence different bowl..You can add more flour and knead it to soft dough |
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| This is how it looks once you have knocked the air out |
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| Now you can use this in your recipes |
Nothing will replace the homemade stuffs, pizza dough looks wonderful..
Hi Aarthi, how did you cook it in the end? I recently bought a pizza stone which you put in the bottom of the oven and cook it on the stone… it makes amazing pizza!
Can't wait to try this pizza dough – sounds wonderful, my kids will be thrilled. Now following you
Mary
esta es la verdadera masa para las pizzas dobla en tamaño y sacar el aire,queda crujiente y no se endurece al otro día felicitaciones,cariños y abrazos.
thanks for posting this basic dough procedure. Very useful post
Deepa
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Looks so perfect Aarthi.
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very useful for me..thanks for sharing!
thanks for sharing tips of making pizza dough
wow i hv never tried this at home.. its perfect will try it..
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Sounds gud….Useful post
pizza dough looks simply perfect..soft and elastic ..good recipe !
It's always great to have a quick dough recipe on hand, thanks for sharing this it looks great.
Hi dear,thx u for ur lovely comment..happy to follow u..u have a nice collection.
pizza dough looks wonderful!!
Hi Aarti
Thanks for dropping by and for ur lovely comments.
I have been your follower since some time now guess from May this year 🙂
Do let me know if you don't see me on the followers list. Will follow again. Thanks
Popped in to say hi! I've always loved making pizza!
I too follow almost a similar method! Keeper!
We all need a basic pizza dough recipe, Aarthi; it leads to all sorts of tasty new results! 🙂 Love calzones!
The best pizza dough is definitely homemade. I load mine with garlic. YUM!
Hai Aarathi…You have got a lovely space and nice collection of recipes…Thanks for dropping at my space and your lovely comments.
Pizza dough is a very useful post and You have explained it very nicely.
Great recipe to have on hand!
thanks
Love this recipe dear 🙂
Aarti, thanks for stopping my site. Love getting to know the sites of others
Hi Aarthi, I have a doubt, should we use Dry yeast or wet yeast for making the dough? UmaRaghu
@Uma
I used dry yeast..
Hi what brand of dry yeast do you use?
i use a brand which my super market sells. you can buy yeast from amazon.
Hi Aarthi, Is it possible to make the dough well in advance and store it in fridge. If so how many days we can store and use? Please reply, since it will be very useful for me to make in bulk and store it in fridge ( Especially before preparing for party's) – UmaRaghu/Poland
@Anonymousyes u can store in fridge for upto a week..
Can you tell me 2 cups of all purpose flour is equal to how many grams of all purpose flour/Maida
@Anonymous It is around 240 to 250 grams..
my yeast mixture has nt got frothy despite being kept for one hour. nd even I used dry yeast…whts wrong ..Help
@Priety MaheshwariIt is because of three reason.
1)You must have added yeast to cold water. It wont get activated in cold water.
2)You must have added yeast to very hot water, so it must have killed yeast.
3)Your yeast must be expired. Always store yeast in fridge. Throw the yeast away and get a new batch.
Can we make pav buns and breads frm this dough as well.tia
From this dough can we make just one pizza
I mean 2 cups of Maida is enough for making one pizza's dough? ???
@Abubakarb BakarYes u can make
@Anonymous Here is the link for pav buns
https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2012/01/homemade-soft-fluffy-pav-buns-white.html
Can I freeze this pizza dough and use it whenever needed ?
@AnonymousYes u can freeze it individual portions and thaw it before using
Hi Aarthi, can any other oil instead of olive oil be used?
@kanika mehraYes u can use any oil as u wish
Substitute of yeast..??
Hi aarti… i cnt find eaisly in nearest market… cn u plz tell me how to prepare pizza dough without yeast..?
@Garima Jainno sub for yeast in pizza dough
2 cup maida measurmnt equal to how much gm in making pizza dough???
Pizza dough is ready.. plz tell me wot next to do fo pizza base..?
@AnonymousCheck this recipe
http://yummytummyrecipeindex.blogspot.in/2010/12/pizza-calzonesrolls-wraps-quesadilla.html
@Anonymous2 cup maida is 240 grams
This is the best dough recipe ever.. No fail experience both the times I tried.. Many prayers your way….
If we dont have baking tray what else can i use instead of it
@Anonymousu can use a plate
Hi Aarthi, have tried this recipe last week n let me tell you how beautifully it turned out..!! Wish i could send u a pic. Still basking in all the compliments I received. Now I want to know if I could try making sub sanwich bread out if this dough? Thanks again. Keep up the good work.!
@Anonymousyes u can make subway sandwich bread.
Is it 1 or 1.5 tsp yeast.bcoz in pictorial representatiom its shows only 1tssp so a doubt arised
@AnonymousNo it is 1.5 tsp, i used it because of the spoon.I dont have a 1.5 tsp
Hi aarthi,
Could u please tell me how to use instant yeast for making pizza dough.this is the first time I will be using yeast so,I have got no idea.
Thanks in advance
@Indujut add instant yeast in with the flour and other ingredients and knead it to a very soft sticky dough. Then proceed with other steps
Hello Aarti…. how many pizzas can be made from 240gms of dough
@Anonymousit depends on the size, you can make 2 medium size ones
Can i use rice flour instead of maida? Because of gluten sensitivity I'm looking for gluten free option.
@Anonymousno rice flour cannot be used
Then can you suggest a recipe for gluten free pizza base?
@Anonymouswill soon share
what is the rising time when using the instant yeast?as it is a instant yeast,i have a doubt whether it needs the same rising time as dry yeast..thankyou
@Anonymousrising depends on climate. let it rise till it doubles in size
Can u tell me d difference between instant yeast n dry yeast?? I use active dry yeast(balls) in my recipes.. I proof d yeast always …but i always get a yeast smell in d bread/dough..not like store bought ones..plz help.. Plz suggest sum good brands too
@Anonymous if you get yeast smell then reduce the yeast a little and allow it to rise for more time.
really a useful post. i like the way how you post with picture. it helps a lot. thank you so much.
hello mam. i am contant follower of ur recepies. All ur recepies turned out vry well. mam i have tried making pizza base many times but the problem coming in that is yeast smell. in kneeding dow the yeast smell comes in dow. plz tell me how can i avoid it.
@cheena goyalsome yeast has a over powering smell. Use diff brand next time.
Hi arathi.. Could u tell me if the active time for active dry yest would be the same as given in the recipe?
@Sapna Deoreyes i hope so, keep a eye on it. if it gets foamy and bubbly soon, then u can use it any time.
Hi Arti,
I am Raji and I am a die hard fan of your recipes. They are simple and very easy to follow. And the pictorials help a lot. Could you please tell me which brand of yeast is the best? Bakers yeast?
@Rajiu can use bakers
Pizza Making is actually an art and it is very interesting teach in easy way thanks for information
pizza making
Hi Aarthi, Can i replace maida with Wheat flour?Is the process same
Hi Aarthi,Your recipes are so good.. pictorial representation helps a lot.kindly share wheat flour pizza dough..
what temp to bake at and how long
check my pizza recipes for that
https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/search/label/Pizza
Mam how to store the yeast, has I have brought a big pack, please let me know