Perfect Pizza Dough
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, February 18, 2011 12:00 PM
It’s been a while since we’ve discussed pizza nights and pizza dough. I just wanted to share the dough I discovered a few months ago, a delicious, easy-to-make concoction that is a hit around our home.
It’s from Weight Watchers and it has turned out perfect each time I’ve made it (which is no less than five). I think the key is using a food processor, and letting the machine do all the work!
Here is the recipe, and if tonight is Pizza Night in your home, then Buen Provecho!
Weight Watchers Basic Pizza Dough
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup(s) water, warm (105-115°F)
1 tsp sugar
2 1/4 tsp yeast, or 1 package
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp table salt
Instructions
Combine the water and sugar in a 2-cup measuring jug. Sprinkle in the yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the oil.
Combine the flour and salt in a food processor. With the machine running, scrape the yeast mixture through the feed tube; pulse until the dough forms a ball, about 1 minute. If necessary, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until smooth and elastic.
Spray a large bowl with nonstick spray; put the dough in the bowl. Cover the bowl lightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough, then cut in half. Refrigerate or freeze in floured zip-close freezer bags at this point or use as directed in the recipe. Yields 1⁄12 of dough per serving.
Notes
If you freeze it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, or on the counter for 1 1/2 hours. Unlike other bread dough, pizza dough needs to rise only once. After rising, simply punch it down, then let it rest for 15 minutes before rolling or stretching to the desired shape.
If you like, you can let the dough rise in a floured zip-close freezer bag in the refrigerator overnight. You’ll find it easiest to roll out or stretch bread dough when it’s at room temperature.
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