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Backyard pizza dough

Paul SidoriakPaul Sidoriak
Backyard pizza is fun to make and this recipe combines two of the most beloved pizza styles to make one delicious pie.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Rising time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 dough balls
Calories 959 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour 500 grams
  • 2.5 teaspoon active dry yeast 15 grams
  • 2 teaspoon salt 10 grams
  • 1.5 cups water room temperature

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast
  • Slowly add the water, mixing until a dough forms
  • Add the salt
  • Remove from the bowl and knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes
  • Cover the dough with a towel and allow it to rest for 15 minutes
  • Divide the dough into 2 or 3 balls depending on what size you prefer, about 275-300 grams each
  • Allow the dough to rest and rise in a warm place covered for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size
  • While the dough is having a nice rest, preheat your pizza oven
  • Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and place it on a lightly floured pizza peel
  • Top the dough with your toppings and slide it into the pizza oven
  • Bake for about 5-8 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings look amazing, glistening in the melted cheese

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 959kcalCarbohydrates: 197gProtein: 32gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2347mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 11gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 12mg
Keyword backyard pizza, pizza
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