Description
This Crazy Dough Recipe for Pizza is a simple and versatile homemade pizza crust made with yogurt, which adds a tender texture and slight tang. Perfect for creating delicious pizzas, flatbreads, calzones, breadsticks, or dinner rolls, this dough rises quickly and bakes to a golden, crusty perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk, yogurt, vegetable oil, and egg until well blended.
- Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms, ensuring all flour is hydrated.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer fitted with a dough hook for 5–7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time if the dough feels sticky.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
- Punch Down and Shape: After rising, punch down the dough to release air, divide as needed, and roll out on a floured surface to your preferred size and thickness.
- Bake Pizza: Use the dough for your favorite pizza toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 10–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the toppings are cooked.
Notes
- This versatile dough can also be used to make flatbreads, calzones, breadsticks, or dinner rolls.
- The dough freezes well when wrapped tightly in plastic; freeze for up to 1 month.
- To use frozen dough, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before shaping and baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dough
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Universal
