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    Pizza Dough with Plain Flour

    Published: Oct 11, 2022 · by Radwa.

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    This easy pizza dough with plain flour is my tried-and-true recipe that I make EVERY Tuesday for my family! It is SUPER quick and simple.

    Pizza Dough with Plain Flour and some bell pepper

    Pizza Dough with Plain Flour

    I always make sure to use this pizza dough recipe when I whip out my favorite pizza sauce and toppings because, as a base, this one wins over all the other pizza doughs I have ever tried.

    I love this recipe because it does not require much kneading. I only need one to two minutes to have that perfectly kneaded dough!

    I also do not need any fancy and expensive materials to make this easy pizza dough with plain flour, as I easily knead the dough with my bare hands alone.

    This recipe makes a large 30 cm pizza or 2 small 18 cm pizzas, and also, you can easily double or triple the ingredients to make more pizzas.

    This is a freezer-friendly recipe. Do you know what that means? This means that you can make a bunch of this dough in your free time, so you can safely keep it in the freezer for future use!

    How convenient is getting pizza dough from your freezer when craving homemade pizza?

    Pizza Dough with Plain Flour and some bell pepper

    You'll Need

    Plain Flour. Also known as all-purpose flour.

    Dried Yeast. Make sure to use good-quality dried yeast.

    Salt. I add just a pinch.

    Granulated sugar. Sugar in this recipe helps activate the dried yeast.

    Olive Oil. Olive oil adds a good flavor and improves the texture of the pizza dough.

    How to Make The It

    Step by step photo instructions collage for making the recipe

    One: Preheat the oven to 220°c/428°f.

    Two: In a mixing bowl, mix together plain flour, salt, sugar and dried yeast.

    Three: Mix in olive oil and water until bringing the dough together.

    Step by step photo instructions collage for making the recipe

    Four: Now, knead the dough for 1-2 minutes on a clean and lightly floured work surface.

    Five: Put the dough back in the bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 35-45 minutes in a warm place.

    Six: Now, put the dough in a ziplock bag and keep it in the fridge for later use.

    Seven: You can also top it with your favourit sauce and toppings, then bake in the oven for 9-10 minutes.

    Pro Tip: You can make this pizza dough three days ahead of time before you use it for your homemade pizza. Just place it in a ziplock before you refrigerate it.

    dolling out the Pizza Dough with Plain Flour and some bell pepper next to it

    Recipe Variations

    • If you are already going to use your pizza dough, dust it first with cornmeal, as it will give the crust an extra flavor and crispiness once the baking is done.
    • Use caster sugar instead of granulated sugar if the latter is unavailable in your pantry.

    How To Store It

    Refrigerate for up to three days in a ziplock.

    If you plan to freeze the pizza dough you made, you can keep it in a ziplock before freezing it for up to three months.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you make pizza dough out of just water and plain flour?

    Yes! You can absolutely make dough with just water and flour as your ingredients. Simply add water gradually to a mixing bowl where your flour is and mix them until you already have a consistency similar to a Play-Doh.

    Do you use plain flour or self-rising for pizza?

    It is best to use plain flour for pizza because you can control the amount of leavening agent in the pizza dough. Self-rising flour already has a baking powder in it, which can be quite tricky to control when cooking the pizza.

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    5 from 4 votes

    Pizza Dough With Plain Flour

    This easy pizza dough with plain flour is an incredibly easy recipe that calls for a few simple ingredients and doesn't need much kneading!
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    To rise 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 Pizza
    Calories 882kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scales

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups Plain Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Fast Action Dried Yeast
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ cup Lukewarm Water
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, mix together plain flour, salt, sugar and dried yeast.
      1 ½ cups Plain Flour, ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 ½ tablespoon Fast Action Dried Yeast, 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
    • Mix in olive oil and water until bringing the dough together.
      2 tablespoon Olive Oil, ½ cup Lukewarm Water
    • Now, knead the dough for 1-2 minutes on a clean and lightly floured work surface.
    • Put the dough back in the bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 35-45 minutes in a warm place.
    • Now, put the dough in a ziplock bag and keep it in the fridge for later use.
    • You can also top it with your favourit sauce and toppings, then bake in the oven for 9-10 minutes at 220°c/428°f.

    Notes

    You can make this pizza dough three days ahead of time before you use it for your homemade pizza. Just place it in a ziplock before you refrigerate it.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 882kcal | Carbohydrates: 134g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 1167mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 8mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Elena says

      October 11, 2022 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      Can I use butter instead of olive oil?

      Reply
      • Radwa says

        October 11, 2022 at 3:04 pm

        Well, I didn't try this. However, I don't see why not.

        Reply
    2. Madison says

      October 11, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to double the recipe and keep one in the freezer!

      Reply
      • Becci says

        January 16, 2023 at 1:04 am

        This is my first time making this pizza and I was just wondering if the dough really has to be left for three days before cooking or can I use it straight away?

        Reply
        • Radwa says

          January 16, 2023 at 8:41 pm

          You can use it immediately; however, if you like to store it, it will last for 3 days in the fridge.

          Reply
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