Pizzzza

[alisonb]

The quest to find the perfect pizza base(dough). Admit it, to make a really nice pizza you have got to have a good base to start with and there are so many variations out there to choose from. My preferance would be a thin crispy crust but I know of many that like it thick and chewy. How do you prefer it?
I have tried many a recipe and eventually came across this one(tried it twice and seems like a winner). You have got to allow time for it to rise so it is not one of those quick mix and bake recipes and neither is it one that takes two days like some. If you have any dough over it also makes nice bread sticks or pita's.

1 kg Flour(or 800g flour + 200g Semolina)
1 level Tbspn Salt
2 x 7g Yeast
1 Tbspn Castor Sugar
4 Tbspn Olive Oil
650ml lukewarm Water

Sieve flour + salt
In a jug mix - yeast, sugar, oil and water - allow to stand for a few minutes
On a clean surface make a well in flour and using a fork slowly mix in flour
Knead
Place in warm spot for an hour
Knock back and knead again
Roll out

Does anybody have a tried and tested recipe for a thin crispy base, do you pre cook it and then add toppings, how do you go about it? Thought we could share dough recipes and then move on to the toppings

 

[hillsdown]

I like to use my bread maker for pizza dough and use a lager recipe ,we prefer thin crust.

Sorry they are so blury, this is a 16 inch thin crust with chorizo sausage, Genoa salami ,green/red pepper , sweet onion ,a hint of habanero peppers, buffalo mozzarella and provolone and fresh tomatoes . I also did an olive oil wash on the dough with fresh sweet basil and garlic.

 

[3waycross]

Hillsdown you really need to come out of your shell and get crazy once in a while..................WOW sweet pizza!

 

[Jogeephus]

That looks fantastic HD. Its obvious that you don't weigh out the toppings in grams like the pizza chains do. ;-)

 

[Alan]

What? pizza doesn't always come in a box? Hills you are starting to make me wonder about you, just happen to have a series of pics of a great looking pizza?

 

[slick4591]

Pizza is not something I eat often, but if I could get some like those pictured that would change.

 

[alisonb]

That's just about the neatest pizza I've ever seen HD :clap: .

My favorite toppings have got to be pepperoni, salami, green pepper, mushrooms, olives, onion and sun dried tomatoes. I simmer tomato, basil, garlic and chillies together until a paste, add a little olive oil then smother the crust before adding toppings. I like to use a mild white cheddar + mozarella so the cheese is not too overpowering.

 

[hillsdown]

Now the real question is .... Who on here can throw the pizza dough up in the air like the real pizzeria proficienadoes do ? :???: :help: :lol:


Alan , I like to cook, it is like meditation for me . When I am in the kitchen ,I am in control, in the zone . Even with a house full of peeps I can completely block out all of the chaos and go into my own little world. Baking however is a very different thing as I never measure anything. Good thing I have a husband that likes to eat .. :lol:

 

[slick4591]

Now the real question is .... Who on here can throw the pizza dough up in the air like the real pizzeria proficienadoes do ? :???: :help: :lol:

I could get it in the air, although I take no responsibility for it once it lands. :lol2:

 

[I luv herfrds]

Dang it HD you trying to make me crazy posting such a tasty looking pizza. I just got over the cravings and you get me with a temptation. ;-)

Where is the drooling icon???? I sure need it here.

 

[hillsdown]

Dang it HD you trying to make me crazy posting such a tasty looking pizza. I just got over the cravings and you get me with a temptation. ;-)

Where is the drooling icon???? I sure need it here.

Home made pizza is better for you than the bought stuff, especially if you make the sauce from scratch and use low fat cheese If not ,have a slice and run a couple extra miles the next day ... :lol:

 

[Chevy]

That looks YUMMY!

 

[alisonb]

Now the real question is .... Who on here can throw the pizza dough up in the air like the real pizzeria proficienadoes do ? :???: :help: :lol:

Oh come on HD :lol: , I'm still trying to perfect my dough mix....maybe in a couple of years.
It would seem we are the only one's that make our own pizza :???:

 

[hillsdown]

Now the real question is .... Who on here can throw the pizza dough up in the air like the real pizzeria proficienadoes do ? :???: :help: :lol:

Oh come on HD :lol: , I'm still trying to perfect my dough mix....maybe in a couple of years.
It would seem we are the only one's that make our own pizza :???:

I will give the pizza throw a try one of these days, will need a few glasses of wine first though :lol:

I know for a fact that there are more on here that make their own pizza, they just don't want to share their family secrets and traditions with us though Alison . :devil2:

I am going to try your dough recipe next time, but will cheat by using the bread maker to blend it. Mom and dad have this blend of tomato that they grow in their green house that is perfect for pizza sauce and then as fresh on top of the pizza. It is really sweet, not bland or acidic like some. I have to ask what variety that is .

What is castor sugar ?

 

[slick4591]

What is castor sugar ?

It's just a really fine (small granules) sugar.

 

[hillsdown]

Thanks Slick . :tiphat:

 

[alisonb]

I will give the pizza throw a try one of these days, will need a few glasses of wine first though :lol:

I could just imagine :lol: , just make sure the floor is spotless.

but will cheat by using the bread maker to blend it.

I don't use my mixer often, only if it is a big mixture and we don't really fancy puddings/sweets so it pretty much stays in the cupboard. Kneading is theraputic ;-) . Do you ever make bread sticks, if so how do you dolly them up (garlic, herbs etc)?

I think the others found your near perfect pizza daunting and felt they couldn't add anything constructive