Jay’s Go-To Pizza Dough
Jay’s Go-To Pizza Dough delivers a thick, chewy base with a lightly crisped edge and a tender interior. Its reliable rise and balanced flavor make it ideal for weeknight pies or weekend gatherings, whether you bake on a stone or a pan. Perfect for piling on hearty sauces and generous toppings without losing structure.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jay’s Go-To Pizza Dough, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 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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- 68
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine warm water, yeast, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; let it stand for 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir the oil and salt into the yeast mixture. Mix in 2 1/2 cups flour until combined. Turn the dough out onto a clean, floured surface. Knead the dough, adding the remaining flour a little at a time, until it is no longer sticky. Place the dough in an oiled bowl.
- 3
Cover with a towel and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4
Punch down the dough and shape it into a tight ball. Let the dough rest for 1 minute before rolling it out.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 6
If baking the dough on a pizza stone, add the toppings and bake right away. If baking the dough on a pan, lightly oil the pan and let the dough rise for 15 to 20 minutes before topping and baking.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 122.58 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.92 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 22.73 g 8%
- Total Fat 1.71 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 6.75 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.47 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.99 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.47 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 1.75 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.35 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
Jay's Go To Pizza Dough is made with 6 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 122.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jay’s Go-To Pizza Dough made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jay’s Go-To Pizza Dough?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 122.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jay’s Go-To Pizza Dough easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Jay’s Go-To Pizza Dough healthy?
- Jay’s Go-To Pizza Dough has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 122.58 calories and 2.92 g of protein, or 6% 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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