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Artisan Pizza Dough

Side Dish 🥗 Italian 🇮🇹 Low-SodiumHeart-Healthy ❤️Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Clean EatingPescatarian 🐟

Artisan Pizza Dough bakes up with a thin, crackly crust and a soft, airy interior that stands up beautifully to toppings. Opt for an overnight chill to develop deeper, nuanced flavor or use a same-day sponge for a clean, wheaty taste and quick turnaround—ideal for weeknights or casual gatherings.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Artisan Pizza Dough
  1. 1

    OVERNIGHT COLD RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water. Stir in 2 cups of flour and the salt; mix thoroughly. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Once the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes. Place the dough in a bowl dusted with flour, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

  2. 2

    SPONGE RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup water. Stir in 1/2 cup of flour; mix well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise until foamy, about 1 hour. Blend in the remaining water, flour, and salt; beat well. When the dough has come together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes. Place the dough in a bowl dusted with flour and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise until doubled, about 2 to 3 hours.

  3. 3

    Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion to half of its final size. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes (while you prepare the desired pizza toppings). Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  4. 4

    Stretch the dough over your floured knuckles and spin or toss 2 to 3 times until it reaches the desired size. Set the dough on a baker's peel sprinkled with cornmeal or on a lightly greased pizza pan. Add the desired toppings and bake on a pizza stone in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.