{"id":132403,"date":"2026-01-18T16:43:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/?p=132403"},"modified":"2026-01-18T16:55:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:55:31","slug":"italian-homemade-pizza-dough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/en\/article-italian-homemade-pizza-dough.html","title":{"rendered":"Italian Homemade Pizza Dough"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Homemade pizza night gets easier when the dough is reliable. This Italian recipe uses easy ingredients, folds, and flexible resting, so you can stretch it thin, keep airy edges, and bake it hot for crisp texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-75492 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-1.jpg\" alt=\"Smooth, well-risen homemade pizza dough ball on a lightly floured wooden board, with a rustic kitchen background.\" class=\"wp-image-75492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-1-640x960.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">italian pizza dough<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Warm Note From My Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Homemade pizza shows up at my place at least once a week, and it\u2019s become our little tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The requests start immediately: \u201cno cheese for me,\u201d \u201cno olives for me,\u201d and of course \u201cextra spicy for me\u201d (that one is my husband\u2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest solution is portioning the dough so everyone gets their own base, each person tops their pizza, and dinner turns into a fun, cosy family moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I learned this dough online, mostly on YouTube, after watching more videos than I\u2019d like to admit and going through a few memorable failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What finally made everything click was understanding that <strong>rest time matters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a bit of patience, the dough becomes smoother, easier to stretch, and far more forgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I often make a fluffy \u201cpan-style\u201d pizza, but this version gives you a <strong>thinner base<\/strong> with <strong>beautiful, airy edges<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top it however you like: a classic tomato sauce, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/en\/article-creamy-homemade-alfredo-sauce-recipe.html\">a creamy Alfredo<\/a>, or a rich cheese sauce. Below, you\u2019ll also see how well it works with tuna and mushrooms, simple and comforting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-75476 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pizza-au-thon-et-champignon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade tuna and mushroom pizza with melted cheese and a golden, airy crust on parchment paper, with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and an open tuna can in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-75476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pizza-au-thon-et-champignon-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pizza-au-thon-et-champignon-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pizza-au-thon-et-champignon-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pizza-au-thon-et-champignon-1-640x960.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Homemade tuna and mushroom pizza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id132403_9879de-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id132403_9879de-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id132403_9879de-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id132403_9879de-8f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id132403_9879de-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id132403_9879de-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id132403_9879de-8f alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column132403_647a7b-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column132403_647a7b-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column132403_647a7b-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column132403_647a7b-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column132403_647a7b-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column132403_647a7b-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column132403_647a7b-11{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column132403_647a7b-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column132403_647a7b-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column132403_647a7b-11\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level:<\/strong> Easy to intermediate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Short active time, mostly resting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> Thin, stretchy dough with <strong>airy edges<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Pizza stone, baking steel, preheated tray, or a regular home oven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional:<\/strong> <strong>Cold rise<\/strong> for deeper flavour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Pizza Dough Successfully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re making homemade Italian pizza dough. The goal is to build plenty of gluten so you get a dough that\u2019s <strong>elastic<\/strong> and stretches beautifully without tearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, <strong>technique matters<\/strong>, but the <strong>hydration level<\/strong> matters even more, meaning you\u2019ll hydrate the flour to <strong>almost 60%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll explain how this hydration works, and it starts with using the right flour. I recommend <strong>bread flour<\/strong> with around <strong>12 g of protein per 100 g<\/strong>, because it gives the dough strength and structure.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id132403_7bc288-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id132403_7bc288-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id132403_7bc288-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id132403_7bc288-fc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id132403_7bc288-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id132403_7bc288-fc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id132403_7bc288-fc alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column132403_9f4319-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column132403_9f4319-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column132403_9f4319-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column132403_9f4319-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column132403_9f4319-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column132403_9f4319-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column132403_9f4319-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column132403_9f4319-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column132403_9f4319-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column132403_9f4319-20\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">60% Hydration Guide (Bread Flour)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100 g bread flour \u2192 60 ml water<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>200 g bread flour \u2192 120 ml water<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>300 g bread flour \u2192 180 ml water<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>400 g bread flour \u2192 240 ml water<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>500 g bread flour \u2192 300 ml water<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-2.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a smooth, well-risen homemade pizza dough ball on a lightly floured wooden board, with a blurred terracotta jar in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-75494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-2-640x960.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most Important Step: Gradual Hydration, Folding, and Proper Rising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is to let the flour absorb the water <strong>gradually<\/strong>, then build strength in the dough by <strong>folding it over itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let the dough <strong>double in size<\/strong> in a warm spot, away from drafts. Then gently <strong>deflate it<\/strong> without overworking it on a lightly floured surface. Divide it into <strong>4 pieces<\/strong> and shape <strong>4 dough balls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make pizza straight away, keep the dough balls covered with a clean towel and let them <strong>double in size<\/strong>, then shape and top your pizza as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, like I do :place each dough ball directly into a <strong>plastic container (about 500 ml)<\/strong>, close the lid, and refrigerate. You can keep the dough chilled for <strong>24 hours up to 3 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id132403_18b650-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id132403_18b650-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id132403_18b650-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id132403_18b650-69 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id132403_18b650-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id132403_18b650-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id132403_18b650-69 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column132403_7e4a27-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column132403_7e4a27-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column132403_7e4a27-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column132403_7e4a27-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column132403_7e4a27-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column132403_7e4a27-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column132403_7e4a27-f6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column132403_7e4a27-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column132403_7e4a27-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column132403_7e4a27-f6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients for Homemade Italian Pizza Dough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>500 g bread flour (about 12% protein):<\/strong> for a <strong>stretchy<\/strong>, elastic dough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>310 ml lukewarm water:<\/strong> hydrates the flour and supports yeast activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tsp salt:<\/strong> boosts flavour and helps strengthen the dough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tsp instant dry yeast:<\/strong> steady, reliable rise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tbsp sugar:<\/strong> helps yeast along and encourages light browning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-75210 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pate-a\u0300-pizza.jpg\" alt=\"Step-by-step shaping of pizza dough: floured dough pressed flat, rim formed for the crust, then stretched into a thin round on a wooden work surface.\" class=\"wp-image-75210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pate-a\u0300-pizza.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-1536x853.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-640x356.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">pizza dough<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Pizza Dough (Step-by-Step)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a large bowl, <strong>mix the flour and yeast<\/strong>. Add the <strong>salt<\/strong>, then pour in the <strong>lukewarm water gradually<\/strong>, mixing as you go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a spatula (or your hands), <strong>stir gently<\/strong> so the flour absorbs the water. Keep going until you get a <strong>sticky dough ball<\/strong>, that\u2019s normal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knead briefly by <strong>rolling and folding the dough over itself<\/strong> until it looks more even. No need to overwork it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover the bowl with a <strong>damp towel<\/strong> or cling film and let it rest <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>, away from drafts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform <strong>3-4 folds<\/strong>: lift one side, fold it toward the centre, rotate the bowl, and repeat. This builds strength and makes the dough more supple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it\u2019s very sticky, use a <strong>dough scraper<\/strong> instead of adding lots of flour (extra flour can change the final texture).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After folding, the dough should feel <strong>more resilient<\/strong>. Press a finger into it: it should <strong>spring back quickly<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile.jpg\" alt=\"Smooth, well-risen homemade Italian pizza dough ball on a wooden board, with a rustic background.\" class=\"wp-image-75491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pate-a\u0300-pizza-italienne-maison-facile-640x960.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If baking the same day, place your <strong>pizza stone\/steel<\/strong> on the lowest rack (or base) and preheat the oven to its <strong>hottest setting<\/strong> (275\u00b0C in your case). Make sure the surface is <strong>fully heated<\/strong> before baking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lightly flour your worktop, <strong>divide into 4 equal pieces<\/strong>, and shape each into a ball. Use flour only to prevent sticking, don\u2019t work it into the dough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the balls rise until <strong>doubled in size<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handle the dough as little as possible. On lightly floured baking paper, press from the centre outward to form a <strong>~25 cm circle<\/strong>, keeping the rim thicker for airy edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your toppings, then bake on the hot surface until puffed and golden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-75406 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pizza-poulet-tikka-massala-3a.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade pizza with tomato sauce, melted cheese, red onion slices, and fresh herbs, baked with a golden airy crust on parchment paper, with tomatoes and garlic in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-75406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pizza-poulet-tikka-massala-3a.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pizza-poulet-tikka-massala-3a-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pizza-poulet-tikka-massala-3a-697x1024.jpg 697w, https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pizza-poulet-tikka-massala-3a-640x940.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting (Common Problems &amp; Quick Fixes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dough too sticky:<\/strong> use a scraper, rest 10 minutes, flour the surface lightly (not the dough).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dough too dry:<\/strong> add 1 tbsp water, mix gently, rest 15 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not rising:<\/strong> yeast may be old or water too hot; proof in a warmer spot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat flavour:<\/strong> use a <strong>cold rise (24h+)<\/strong> and don\u2019t skimp on salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pale bottom \/ top cooks too fast:<\/strong> bake lower, heat the surface more, reduce moisture in toppings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dough tears:<\/strong> stretch gently, rest 10 minutes, avoid over-flouring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage, Freezing &amp; Batch Cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fridge (24-72h):<\/strong> store dough or dough balls in a <strong>lightly oiled lidded container<\/strong> so it won\u2019t dry out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezing:<\/strong> freeze as <strong>dough balls<\/strong>, wrapped well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defrost:<\/strong> overnight in the fridge, then 30-60 minutes at room temp before shaping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple plan:<\/strong> make dough the day before, bake the next day for better flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ (Quick Answers)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Instant dry yeast or fresh?<\/strong> Both work, adjust quantities if using fresh yeast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can you skip the sugar?<\/strong> Yes. It\u2019s optional; the dough will still rise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can you use a stand mixer?<\/strong> Yes, mix\/knead briefly, then rely on resting and folds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why does the dough shrink back?<\/strong> Gluten is tight, rest 10 minutes, then stretch again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can you bake on a tray?<\/strong> Yes, preheat the tray well for a crisp bottom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to avoid soggy pizza?<\/strong> Use thicker sauce, drain toppings, and bake very hot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideas to decorate your pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/en\/article-homemade-arrabbiata-sauce-authentic-easy-and-packed-with-flavor.html\">Homemade Arrabbiata Sauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amourdecuisine.fr\/en\/article-homemade-ranch-dressing-creamy-tangy.html\">Creamy Ranch Dressing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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This Italian recipe uses ingredients, folds, and flexible resting, so you can stretch it thin, keep airy edges, and bake it hot for crisp texture.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33bf0\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33bf0\" aria-label=\"500 g flour (12% protein)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33bf0\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"500\" data-unit=\"g\">500 g<\/span> flour (12% protein)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33bf9\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33bf9\" aria-label=\"310 ml lukewarm water\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33bf9\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"310\">310<\/span> ml lukewarm water<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33bfe\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33bfe\" aria-label=\"1 tsp salt\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33bfe\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1 tsp<\/span> salt<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33c03\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33c03\" aria-label=\"1 tsp instant dry yeast\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33c03\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1 tsp<\/span> instant dry yeast<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33c08\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33c08\" aria-label=\"1 tbsp sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69ea87ac33c08\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">1 tbsp<\/span> sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode\">\n\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__container\">\n\t\t<label class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"tasty_recipes_69ea87ac341b1_cookmode\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch-slider tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch-round\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-tasty-recipes-customization=\"button-color.background button-text-color.color\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t<label for=\"tasty_recipes_69ea87ac341b1_cookmode\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__label\">Cook Mode<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__helper\">\n\t\t\t\tEmp\u00eachez votre \u00e9cran de devenir noir\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">In a large bowl, mix the flour and yeast, then add the salt. Pour in the water little by little.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Using a spatula (or your hands), mix gently so the flour absorbs the water, until you get a sticky dough ball.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">For kneading, roll the dough over itself and fold it to make it more even.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Cover the bowl with a damp towel or cling film, then let it rest for 30 minutes, away from drafts.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Fold the dough over itself 3 to 4 times to build strength and make it more supple.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">If the dough is too sticky, work with a dough scraper to avoid adding too much flour (texture depends on flour quality).<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">After this, the dough becomes more resilient and a finger press springs back quickly.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">If baking the same day, place the pizza stone on the bottom of the oven and preheat to maximum (275\u00b0C for you). Wait until it\u2019s very hot before baking.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\">Lightly flour the work surface, then divide the dough into 4 equal parts.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Shape into balls without working flour into the dough; flour is only to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-11\">Let the dough balls double in size.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-12\">Handle the dough as little as possible, then shape a ~25 cm circle on lightly floured baking paper, pressing the centre and pushing outward toward the edges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-other-details\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #E48313 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #E48313 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>Prep Time:<\/span> <span style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,0.95) !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">30 min<\/span><\/li><li class=\"additional-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #E48313 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #E48313 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>rest \/ rise time:<\/span> <span style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,0.95) !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-additional-time\">1 hour 30 min<\/span><\/li><li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #E48313 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #E48313 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-folder\"><\/use><\/svg>Category:<\/span> <span style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,0.95) !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">baking<\/span><\/li><li class=\"cuisine\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" style=\"color: #E48313 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #E48313 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-flag\"><\/use><\/svg>Cuisine:<\/span> <span style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,0.95) !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cuisine\">italian cuisine<\/span><\/li>\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-nutrition\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Serving Size:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-serving-size\">1 pizza<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Calories:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-calories\">470 kcal<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homemade pizza night gets easier when the dough is reliable. This Italian recipe uses easy ingredients, folds, and flexible resting, so you can stretch it thin, keep airy edges, and bake it hot for crisp texture. 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