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Caputo Flour Pizza Dough

Create a chewy and crispy pizza crust with this easy-to-follow Caputo Flour Pizza Dough recipe, perfect for any pizza night.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 large pizzas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups Caputo flour
  • 1.5 cups warm water about 110°F
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or dough scraper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic wrap or a damp towel
  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Rolling pin

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Caputo flour and salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture along with the olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Once risen, punch down the dough gently to release excess air. Divide it into two equal portions and shape each into a ball.
  7. Cover the dough balls with a towel and let them rest for another 30 minutes.
  8. On a floured surface, roll out each dough ball into your desired shape and thickness.

Notes

For an extra flavorful crust, consider letting the dough rise in the refrigerator overnight.