Chef John's Long-Fermented Homemade Pizza Dough
Chef John's Long-Fermented Homemade Pizza Dough delivers a deeply flavored crust with a tender crumb, balanced chew, and crisp edges. The minimal-yeast, overnight rise builds nuance and aroma, while a hot, two-stage bake sets a sturdy bottom and gently bronzes the top. Ideal for pizza night when you want artisanal character without fussy steps.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Long-Fermented Homemade Pizza Dough, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 79
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Using a spatula, mix the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, salt, sugar, olive oil, and warm water until a sticky dough forms that pulls away from the sides of a large bowl, about 3-4 minutes.
- 2
Cover the bowl with a light cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) for 18 hours, until it has doubled in size.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 550 degrees F (280 degrees C). Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and sprinkle more flour on top. Shape the dough into a rectangle and cut it into four equal pieces. Form each piece into a ball by stretching and tucking to make a smooth surface, adding more flour if needed. Cover the dough balls with a towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.
- 5
To shape the dough, dust the surface with flour and gently pat it flat. Roll it with a rolling pin into a thin round about 9 inches across.
- 6
Place the shaped crust on the prepared baking sheet and add toppings as desired. Bake on the bottom rack for 4 minutes, then move to the middle rack and bake for 5-6 more minutes, until the bottom is crisp and the top is lightly browned. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool slightly before serving.
- Calories 446.5 kcal High 22%
- Protein 10.65 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 83.01 g 30%
- Total Fat 6.52 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.93 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 30.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.36 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 4.08 g --
- Added Sugars 3.72 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 5.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 4.95 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 48.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.64 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's Long Fermented Homemade Pizza Dough is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Olive Oil, and Salt. Each serving provides about 446.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Long-Fermented Homemade Pizza Dough made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Olive Oil, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Long-Fermented Homemade Pizza Dough?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 446.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Long-Fermented Homemade Pizza Dough easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Long-Fermented Homemade Pizza Dough healthy?
- Chef John's Long-Fermented Homemade Pizza Dough has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 446.5 calories and 10.65 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 3.72 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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