Description
This Refrigerator Pizza Dough recipe offers a simple, no-knead dough that can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. It produces a deliciously chewy and flavorful pizza crust, perfect for quick homemade pizzas baked at high heat for that perfect bubbly and browned finish.
Ingredients
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Pizza Dough Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups warm water (100-110℉)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant dry yeast
- 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a 6-quart food storage container, use a large spoon to stir together the warm water, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, instant dry yeast, and all-purpose flour until a sticky dough ball forms with no dry spots.
- Let Dough Rise: Cover the container and let the dough rise at room temperature for 90 minutes. This allows the yeast to activate and the dough to expand.
- Refrigerate Dough: Cover the container with a lid, leaving small ventilation for gases to escape, and refrigerate the dough until ready to use. The dough can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
- Shape the Dough: When ready to bake, remove about one-quarter of the dough. Use a rolling pin to roll it out or toss it by hand into a 14 to 16-inch pizza crust.
- Add Toppings: Top the rolled-out dough with your favorite pizza toppings such as sauce, cheese, and meats or vegetables.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake the pizza on a pizza stone or pizza pan in a preheated 500°F oven for 7 to 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and browned.
Notes
- No kneading required, making this dough easy and convenient.
- Ensure some ventilation when refrigerating the dough to allow gas to escape during fermentation.
- The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, allowing for flexibility in meal planning.
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispy crust.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven and pizza thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: refrigerator pizza dough, no-knead pizza dough, make-ahead pizza crust, easy pizza dough, homemade pizza
