Like many pizza enthusiasts, I know the magic starts with great homemade dough. Skip the exhausting hand-kneading—your food processor makes it quick and reliable for family pizza nights.
Simply add the ingredients to the bowl and let the machine handle the work. Here's how:
Contents
- Ingredients for 2 pizza doughs
- How to
- Result
- Storage tips
Ingredients for 2 Pizza Doughs
- 1 tablespoon instant baker's yeast
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 235 ml hot water (40-45°C)
- 360 g flour (organic preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pour the hot water into a container, then stir in the yeast and sugar.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes until a frothy foam forms.
- Fit the kneading blade to your food processor.
- Add the flour and salt to the bowl.
- Pulse for 3 seconds to combine.
- With the machine running on low or knead mode, slowly pour in the yeast mixture in batches, ensuring each addition incorporates fully.
- Process for 1 minute until dough forms.
- Once the bowl sides are clean, knead for another minute.
- Oil a large bowl generously.
- Place the dough inside and cover with a kitchen towel.
- Let rise in a warm spot for 1.5 hours.
- Divide into 2 balls once doubled.
- Roll out with a rolling pin as needed.
Perfect Results
Enjoy bakery-quality homemade pizza dough that's tender and flavorful. Pair it with our budget-friendly margherita pizza recipe—under €1 per serving!
This method delivers consistent results every time, delighting the whole family.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate for up to 24 hours (it will continue rising), or freeze as balls wrapped in plastic. Note: Requires a food processor—check our recommendation to get started.
