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!
Servings: 6
Cost: $3.00 for 5-6 pizzas
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.