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same day pizza dough recipe
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pizza 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A quick and easy same-day pizza dough recipe that creates a perfect chewy crust with crispy edges in under two hours. It’s paired with a smoky roasted red pepper sauce for a fast, family-friendly weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup warm water + 1 tbsp warm water
- 14 oz jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Dough Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. In a separate cup, combine the warm water and olive oil. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy ball of dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Red Pepper Sauce: While the dough rises, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in the drained red peppers, smoked paprika, and dried oregano; pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Blend and Finish Sauce: Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside on the middle rack for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape Pizza: Gently punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Stretch or roll the dough into a 12-14 inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper.
- Top and Bake: Spoon about 1/2 cup of the red pepper sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven, let rest, then garnish with fresh basil before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh instant yeast and warm water (100-110°F) to ensure a rapid rise. For a truly crispy crust, preheat a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven for at least 30 minutes before baking. Shred your own low-moisture mozzarella from a block for the best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg