1 Dough 3 Pizzas
1 Dough 3 Pizzas
The most versatile dough that can be used for 3 different types of pizza. Each is unique in style, beginner friendly, and tastes dope.

DOUGH RECIPE

  • 245g or 1c warm water (86F/30C)
  • 20g or 1.5tbsp olive oil
  • 4g or 1 rounded tsp instant yeast
  • 7g or 1 1/2tsp sugar
  • 375g or 2 2/3c AP flour (11.7% protein)
  • 9g or 1 1/2tsp salt

Into bowl of stand mixer with dough hook, measure water, olive oil, yeast, sugar, sugar, salt. Mix on low 3 min. Increase speed to med-high & continue mixing 4 more min until dough clears sides of bowl. Transfer dough to oiled bowl & let proof covered at room temp, 45 mins. Do 4-5 stretch & folds and 5-6 slap & folds shown @2:12. Cover, refrigerate to ferment, 6-24 hrs.

ALTERNATE DOUGH MIXING

If you don't have a stand mixer, mix ingredients in food processor for 5sec -OR- using a spoon to combine followed by a wet hand. Proof covered at room temp, 30 minutes. Complete 1 set of 4-5 stretch & folds + 5-6 slap & folds shown @2:46. Allow to sit covered at room temp for another 15 minutes then complete another set of stretch & folds + slap & folds. Cover, refrigerate 6-24 hrs.

PIZZA ROSSA

  • 1/4c ish of olive oil
  • 28oz can crushed tomatoes (about 800g)
  • 7g or 1 1/4tsp salt
  • Chili oil (1tbsp Calabrian chili's + approx 4tbsp olive oil, mixed)

Place dough onto floured surface & roll away from you. Place on parchment lined & floured sheet tray, cover & proof at room temp, 90 min. Place dough + parchment on pizza peel (or back of baking tray). Drizzle with approx 1/4c oil. Press &dimple out dough with fingertips as shown @3:40.

For the sauce, mix crushed tomatoes and salt and spoon generously over dough. Load dough into preheated 550F/287C on preheated pizza stone/steel (sheet tray works too - just watch for burning on the bottom). Bake 14-18mins. Drizzle with chili oil.

PAN PIZZA

  • Olive oil (10g/ 3/4tbsp for sauce + 4-5 glugs for pan)
  • 400g or 2c crushed tomato (about 1/2 28oz can)
  • 25g or 1tbsp tomato paste
  • 3g or 1/2tsp salt
  • 5g or 1 1/4tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp basil
  • clove garlic, minced
  • Full fat mozzarella, shredded
  • Toppings

Oil a well-seasoned 12" cast-iron skillet (4-5 plugs oil). Flip dough into skillet. Push dough to fill pan. Cover and let rise on counter for 90min.

For the sauce, mix 3/4 of crushed toms, tomato paste, salt, sugar, oregano & basil with immersion blender until smooth. Stir in remaining crushed tomatoes. Heat 10g olive oil in sauté pan over med high, add garlic & cook until starting to take color. Add sauce, lower heat to med & simmer for 15min to reduce.

Spread about 1/3c of sauce onto dough, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and your fav toppings. For me it's pepperoni, pepperoncini, fresh mozz, & parm. Bake in preheated 550F/287C oven, 18-20min. Transfer to stovetop burner for 2-3more min to finish browning bottom if needed.

HAND STRETCHED (New York/Neapolitan)

  • 28oz can nice crushed tomatoes (about 800g)
  • 7g or 1 1/4tsp  salt
  • Full fat mozzarella, shredded
  • Fresh basil
  • Whole milk fresh mozzarella
  • Olive oil
  • Flakey salt

For the sauce, puree tomatoes and salt.

Flip dough onto floured surface & divide into 2 320g pieces. Preshape as shown @9:44. Place shaped balls onto floured tray, cover & proof at room temp, 90 min.

Lightly flour dough ball & work surface, then use fingers to press dough out into a 7-8" circle with raised edge. Stretch dough further as shown @10:14. Dust pizza peel (or sheet tray) with semolina flour, then place dough onto peel.

Spread about 3 spoonfuls of sauce, leaving a small border for the crust. Lightly sprinkle with shredded mozz. Add basil & fresh mozz. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flakey salt.

Bake in 550F/287C oven on preheated stone/steel for 7-8min. You can also use baking sheet, but again watch bottom for burning with sheet.

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