We do pizza and a movie every Friday night. We have done this since Max was little. Most weeks I make the pizzas. Over the past 10 years, I would guess I have made probably three or four hundred pizzas.
I have had some practice. If your are going to make good pizza, you have to make good dough. I’ve tried lots of recipes and this is the one that works best for me.
If you can find type “00” flour, it will make your life easier when stretching the dough. If not, use plain flour. Bread flour is too elastic and is difficult to stretch or roll out.

Pizza Dough
This is the base I use for all of my pizzas. It can also be used for flat breads and focaccia.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 packet dry yeast (7g)
- 250 ml warm water
- 75 g sourdough starter optional
- 15 g fine salt
- 15 ml olive oil
- 400 g soft flour type "00" if possible
Instructions
- Add yeast packet and water to the large bowl and set aside for 15 minutes.
- If using the starter, add to the water and break it up.
- Stir in the salt and olive oil.
- Add the flour a third at a time and mix well with a wooden spoon.
- Once all of the flour is incorporated, kneed the dough in the bowl until you get a smooth dough.
- Transfer the dough to a clean bowl (or clean the one you are using).
- Cover and set in a warm place for at least an hour (up to 4) until the dough has doubled in size.
- Use in your favourite recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 855kcal
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