Description
This Crazy Dough Recipe for Pizza offers a versatile, easy-to-make dough perfect for creating delicious homemade pizza crusts that are soft, elastic, and flavorful. Made with all-purpose flour, instant yeast, warm milk, yogurt, and a few simple ingredients, this dough rises beautifully and bakes into a golden, bubbly crust. Ideal for classic pizzas, flatbreads, rolls, or calzones, it’s an Italian-inspired vegetarian dough with a delightful texture and taste.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 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, instant yeast, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk, plain yogurt, vegetable oil, and egg thoroughly.
- Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms, ensuring all components are incorporated.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 5–7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too sticky, add a little more flour gradually to achieve the right texture.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Shape Dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air, then divide it as needed. Roll out the dough to your preferred pizza crust thickness.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Transfer the dough onto a baking surface, add your favorite sauce and toppings, and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are bubbly.
Notes
- This dough is called “crazy” because of its incredible versatility—perfect for pizza, flatbreads, rolls, or calzones.
- You can store the dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for convenience.
- For longer storage, freeze the dough and thaw when ready to use.
- Adjust flour quantity slightly during kneading depending on humidity and ingredient absorption.
- Baking at a high temperature ensures a crisp yet tender crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dough
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
