Description
Perfectly crispy and chewy pizza dough, ideal for Ooni pizza ovens, with a golden charred crust and airy texture.
Ingredients
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- 500g (4 cups) 00 flour or bread flour
- 325ml (1 1/3 cups) lukewarm water
- 10g (2 teaspoons) salt
- 3g (1 teaspoon) instant yeast
- 10g (2 teaspoons) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for extra browning)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Activate the yeast: In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Form the dough: Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour while mixing. Add olive oil and knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Divide & rest: Divide the dough into 2-4 equal portions, shape into balls, and let rest for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Ooni oven: Heat your Ooni pizza oven to the highest temperature (450-500°C / 850-900°F).
- Stretch & top: Stretch the dough into a thin circle, top with sauce, cheese, and desired toppings.
- Bake: Cook in the Ooni oven for 60-90 seconds, rotating frequently for an even char.
- Serve hot with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Use 00 flour for the best texture, but bread flour works as a substitute.
- Cold ferment the dough in the fridge overnight for deeper flavor.
- Ensure your Ooni oven is fully preheated for the perfect charred crust.
