Neopolitan Pizza Dough Recipe

Pizza dough is simple to make, and this recipe shouldn't take longer than 20 minutes in preparation time (not counting the time that the dough takes to rise). Make a double or triple batch and wrap up some extra doughs for more pizzas and calzones down the road.

This pizza recipe has a great flavor that's all about the dough, and isn't too greasy. If you prefer your crusts more moist, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the dough. You can also spice it up with your favorite spices, like basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, or thyme, to name a few.

To make calzones from this dough, simply flatten a piece of dough, fill the middle of the dough with ingredients, and fold the sides over the middle and fasten together lightly. Instant calzone!

Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

Have a spare few minutes? You can make your own easy, homemade pizza dough and save a lot of money, not to mention enjoy the taste of fresh baked dough whenever you'd like! Pizza dough also freezes easily if wrapped sufficiently. Read on for directions on how to make this easy homemade pizza dough!

Ingredients:

* 4 cups all purpose flour
* 1 pakcet active dry yeast (.25 oz)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups hot water (approximately 120 degrees F)


Directions:

1. Combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat the mixture slowly with an electric mixer on slow, mixing in the water slowly. Beat for 3 minutes on slow, pushing the dough back down the bowl as needed with a rubber spatula. Increase speed to medium, and add 1/2 cup of flour. Beat until the dough is stiff and drier, approx. 2 minutes. Hand stir in the remaining flour with a wooden spoon, switching to hand mixing when necessary.

2. Lightly grease the sides of a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let the dough rise in a warm spot. Let the dough double in size, approximately one hour.

3. Dived the dough in half. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Now you have your own homemade pizza dough! Make it in bulk for the whole month, have it on the weekends, and save yourself some time.