This easy pizza dough recipe includes only 6 ingredients, one of which is our favorite Olivia Olive Oil. In a few simple steps you can make your very own healthy pizza. In the late 19th century Pizza was eaten as a sweet dish, until pizza evolved into a type of bread and tomato dish, often served with cheese.
Ingredients for Pizza Dough
For the dough
- 650g flour (or strong white flour), plus extra for dusting
- 7g dried easy-blend yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- 25ml olive oil
- 50ml warm milk
- 325ml warm water
- passata and other toppings, for baking
Making Pizza Dough
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To make the dough, mix the flour, yeast, and salt together in a large bowl and stir in the olive oil and milk. Gradually add the water, mixing well to form a soft dough.
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Turn the dough out on to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a clean bowl, cover with a damp tea towel and leave to rise for about 1½ hours until doubled in size.
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When the dough has risen, knock it back, then knead again until smooth, roll into a ball and set aside for 30 minutes to 1 hour until risen again.
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Preheat the oven to its highest setting.
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Divide the dough into six balls and roll each out on a lightly floured work surface until 20cm/8in in diameter. (You can also make one big pizza.) Spread a little passata (or homemade tomato sauce) over each pizza base and top with your favourite toppings.
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Bake the pizzas in the oven for 10–12 minutes until the bases are crisp and golden brown around the edges and any cheese on top has melted.
