Dough Recipe
Pizza Dough Recipe
These homemade dough bases are soft, chewy, and versatile—perfect for pizzas, flatbreads, rolls, scrolls, or even sweet treats like cinnamon buns. With simple pantry staples, this recipe is an easy way to get kids hands-on in the kitchen while making a wholesome base for family meals.
What ingredients you will need –
- 2 cups (300g) plain flour
- 1 sachet (7g / 2¼ tsp) dried yeast
- 1 tsp (5g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm water
You will need –
Large mixing bowl, spoon, measuring cups, clean tea towel, rolling pin, baking tray, oven preheated to 220°C, flour for dusting
Here’s how to make it –
Prep – 15 mins - 30mins (plus 1 hr rising)
Cook – 15–20 mins
Total – 1 hr 30 mins
Step 1 – Activate the yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Set aside for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
Step 2 – Mix the dough
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the centre, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a rough dough forms.
Step 3 – Knead
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 4 – Prove
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 5 – Shape
Punch down the dough to release air. Roll or shape into your chosen style—pizza base, rolls, flatbread, or scrolls.
Step 6 – Bake
Cook in a preheated oven at 220°C for 12–20 minutes depending on thickness, until golden and cooked through.
Step 7 – Serve
Enjoy fresh from the oven, or use as the base for pizzas, garlic bread, scrolls, or sweet treats.
