Create the perfect pizza dough for your wood-fired oven with this easy and delicious recipe. The dough is light, airy, and chewy, with a crispy crust that is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the authentic taste of wood-fired pizza in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Stir the ingredients together until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 2 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and let them rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat your wood-fired pizza oven to 500°F (260°C). Roll out each dough ball into a 12-inch circle and add your favorite toppings.
- Transfer the pizzas to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal and slide them into the oven. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the pizzas from the oven, slice, and enjoy hot.
Interesting Facts
Using a wood-fired pizza oven gives your pizzas a smoky flavor and crispy crust that is hard to achieve in a conventional oven.
The key to a perfect pizza dough is allowing it to rise properly, which creates a light and airy texture.