Lesson One
Pizza and Calzones

Step Two

BASIC PIZZA AND CALZONE DOUGH
(makes 2 12-inch pizzas or 2 calzones)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (2 1/4teaspoons) yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water (120º-130ºF)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

In medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast and salt; mix well. Add warm water (120-130ºF) and oil. With spoon, mix until almost smooth. The dough will be the consistency of a pancake batter. Gradually stir in remaining flour to make a firm dough. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead 2 to 3 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Pizza/Calzone dough requires less kneading time than other bread dough.

Let rest 15 minutes.

*Please refer to the photos below for tips on kneading your dough. (Click on the image to view larger)


Unkneaded Dough


Kneading Pizza Dough by Folding Over


Kneading Pizza Dough with Palm


Kneaded Pizza Dough



Click here to make Pizza.

Click here to make Calzones.