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Pizza or Calzone Dough Recipe

This is a basic recipe for making pizza or calzone dough at home.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Warm water about 110°F
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. 2. Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until the dough starts to come together.
  3. 3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  6. 6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 2-4 equal pieces, depending on the size of pizzas or calzones you want to make.
  7. 7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Add your favorite toppings or fillings.
  8. 8. Bake on a baking sheet or pizza stone for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Calzone, Dough, Pizza
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