Italian Pizza Dough Recipe

Italian Pizza Dough Recipe, No Knead = Love

Italian pizza dough recipe that I make almost every week. So delicious, can be ready in under 3 hours. Together with a cocktail and salad, a favorite dinner. Or afternoon snack… great for Brunch. Of course, this no-knead Italian pizza dough recipe is easy and versatile. You can make either: Italian pizza, Artisanal Bread or Calzones! Yes, there is that much dough. As well as being inexpensive: less than $3/pizza (about $1/loaf). Only a few ingredients to yummy goodness!

My Italian Grandmother would often make Sausage bread (really a Stromboli). There was never any leftover. Because the combination of delicious dough, Italian San Marzano tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella is just too yummy! And who has that kind of willpower to resist?

Dough Makes Homemade Bread Too

In fact, this recipe also makes the best Italian Artisan bread. This yummy Artisan Bread with either jam or cheeses/charcuterie board/ pretty dish towels is a thoughtful, inexpensive present. Either for the Holiday’s, a housewarming gift or even for a new parent. Either roll out dough to make pizzas or make into bread. Additionally, this recipe also can be made into scrumptious bread bowls for soups, stews or chili. And did I mention one of my most requested Thanksgiving dishes?  Whenever you want some homemade dough happiness. 🙂

This recipe made into Bread is the perfect accompaniment to slather up all this delicious Chicken Marsala sauce too! Romantic evening in, here we come! My only advice is: right before putting bread dough in oven, use a sharp knife or shears, cut about 3 slashes into each loaf to release air and use really good sea salt on top of the Artisan bread. Highly recommend my go-to: French Sea Salt

Fun, Easy Pizza Dinner!

Want a fun family dinner? Make the dough ahead of time and at mealtime, call the family. Usually, my son or I roll out the pizza dough and everyone makes their own personal pizza. As my daughter likes very little sauce. And my husband likes olives, red pepper and artichoke. My favorite? Of course, the Italian Quattro Stagioni (“Four Seasons” – mushrooms, olives, prosciutto, and artichokes). Also, really fun to make as an appetizer course. Just make 1-2 pizzas in advance and keep warm. Then when guests arrive, cut the pizza into small slices and pour a glass of wine! Therefore, a great New Year’s Eve appetizer…or Wednesday afternoons…Game Days!

Also, this pizza cooks amazingly on the BBQ for warm weather gatherings. Just use a good grill pan.

Easy, Inexpensive and Delicious! What are you waiting for? Because everyone loves #Pizza 🙂

If you enjoyed this recipe, take a look at our scrumptious Pasta Carbonara recipe.

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Italian Pizza Dough Recipe - No Knead, Artisan Bread, Calzone

Dough comes together without kneading- just mix together. Allow to rise for at least 2 hours and then the Most Delicious Homemade Pizza, Artisan Bread, or Calzone. It will make you even more loved!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Rising time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time3 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: French, Italian

Keyword: easy, no knead

Servings: 6

Author: Cindi

Ingredients

• 1 pkg Rapid Rise Yeast
• 2½ cups Warm Water
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Good Sea Salt
• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
• 6 cups AP or Bread Flour

Instructions

• In a large bowl, add yeast, honey and ½ cup warm water. Mix with a spoon, to activate.
• Allow yeast to activate, about 10-15 minutes.
• Add salt, olive oil, flour and remaining 2 cups of warm water. Mix with a tablespoon or your hands until just combined. Do not over mix or knead.
• Take dough out of bowl and drizzle a little bit of EVOO all over bowl to prevent dough from sticking. Put dough back in bowl, cover with foil/plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm area at least 2 hours.
• After 2 hours, punch dough down and cover again for 30 minutes.
• Can bake now or allow additional rising time. If I have time, I put bowl with dough in refrigerator as it's easier to work with cooler dough.
• Preheat oven to 425°F. If making into pizza, roll dough out to fit pizza pan. Add sauce, cheese, toppings and bake 8-12 minutes or until done. If making bread, grab piece of dough the size you want (large loaf, baguette, smaller soup bowl, etc...) and form into a tight ball.
• Right before baking, take a sharp knife and cut 2-3 slashes in your dough to allow air to escape.
• Lightly brush on some EVOO, pinch of good sea salt, or herbs if you would like. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until done.