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Basic Pizza Dough - By Hand Method (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Basic Pizza Dough - By Hand Method (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
5
Count
Nutrition
1529
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour plus more if necessary
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine yeast with water, olive oil, salt and stir well to proof. After 5 minutes, add half of the flour and mix well to thoroughly incorporate. Add all remaining flour except 1/2 cup and mix well with your hands. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead dough for at least 5 and up to 7 minutes, adding enough additional flour as necessary to form a smooth and elastic dough. Dough should not be sticky. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled 2 or 3 quart bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, usually at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. and if you have one, place a pizza stone on the bottom rack of the oven.
  3. Divide dough into 2 portions (for 2 (12-inch) pizzas) and form into balls. (See note below for calzones.) Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and cover with a damp towel. Let rest for 15 minutes, then transfer to a lightly floured surface, shape as desired and roll out to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Transfer dough to a pizza peel and top with toppings of choice. Transfer to the preheated pizza stone and bake until crispy and golden brown, usually 12 to 18 minutes (depending on the toppings). Remove from the oven with a metal peel or spatula and serve immediately.
  4. Note: For calzones, divide the dough into 4 equal portions and form into 4 balls. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and cover with a damp towel. Let rest for 15 minutes, then transfer to a lightly floured surface and roll out into 4 6-inch circles. Place filling of choice in the center of one side of each circle, then fold dough over filling to meet edges of filled side. Crimp edges with a fork or your fingers, then cut a small slit in the top of the calzone to allow steam to escape while cooking. Cook on a preheated pizza stone in a preheated 475 degree oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until well-browned. Remove from the oven with a metal peel or spatula and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1529.42 Kcal (6403 kJ)
Calories from fat 517.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.53g 89%
Sodium 6752.63mg 281%
Potassium 474.93mg 10%
Total Carbs 225.06g 75%
Dietary Fiber 25.82g 103%
Protein 29.83g 60%
Iron 14.3mg 79%
Calcium 677.7mg 68%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 310.48 Kcal (1300 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.68g 89%
Sodium 1370.81mg 281%
Potassium 96.41mg 10%
Total Carbs 45.69g 75%
Dietary Fiber 5.24g 103%
Protein 6.06g 60%
Iron 2.9mg 79%
Calcium 137.6mg 68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 34.6
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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