Pizza Dough

No mixer, minimal knead.

Pizza Dough 59% hydrationDough hydration
Servings
7
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Prep20 minutes
Ferment1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 400g (1 ⅔ cup) warm water, 86F/30C
  • 20g (1 ½ tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
  • 7g (2 tsp) instant yeast
  • 15g (1 tbsp) salt
  • 20g (1 ½ tbsp) granulated sugar
  • 680g (5 ¾ cup) all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Combine warm water, olive oil, yeast, salt, and sugar. Stir in flour with a sturdy spoon until hydrated and a shaggy dough forms.

  2. Wet one hand and grab-and-squeeze the dough repeatedly until smooth and homogenous.

  3. Cover the bowl and ferment on the counter for 30 minutes.

  4. With a wet hand, stretch a corner of the dough out and fold it back over itself. Repeat 4-5 times around the dough.

  5. Flip seam-side down, round into a tight ball by tucking underneath to build tension. Cover and rest at room temperature for 60 minutes.

  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

  7. Divide into 7 equal pieces (~163g each).

  8. Shape each piece by folding the sides inward, rotate 90 degrees and repeat, then flip and roll into a ball.

  9. Place on an oiled baking tray, cover, and rest 15 minutes before pressing out into pizzas.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Divide into pieces and refrigerate. Pull out 30 min before rolling.
  • Storage: Can freeze; defrost 1-2 hours at room temp before using.
  • Cold ferment: Refrigerate up to 3-4 days, then freeze.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 small ball (~163g)
Calories 393
Fat 4g
Carbs 76g
Protein 10g