72 Hours Pizza Dough

72 Hour Pizza Dough

Making pizza dough from scratch can be a rewarding experience, and using a 72 hours recipe allows for the dough to ferment and develop flavor, resulting in a crisp and flavorful crust. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can create a delicious pizza dough that will impress your friends and family.

Why use a 72 hours pizza dough recipe

Using a 72 hours pizza dough recipe allows the dough to ferment, giving it time to develop flavor and create air pockets, resulting in a light and crispy crust. Additionally, the longer fermentation process breaks down the gluten in the dough, making it easier to digest.

Ingredients needed

  • 500g bread flour
  • 350ml water
  • 2g instant yeast
  • 10g salt
  • Olive oil

Step-by-step instructions for making 72 hours pizza dough

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and water. Mix until just combined.
  2. Add the instant yeast and salt to the bowl and mix until incorporated.
  3. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the dough and coat it evenly.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 72 hours.
  6. After 72 hours, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for 1-2 hours before using.
  7. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into balls.
  8. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before rolling out and adding toppings.
  9. Bake the pizza at 500°F for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Tips for baking perfect pizza dough

  • Use a pizza stone or baking steel to achieve a crispy crust.
  • Preheat your oven for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Add toppings sparingly to avoid a soggy crust.
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Conclusion

Making pizza dough from scratch can be a fun and rewarding experience, and using a 72 hours recipe allows for a crisp and flavorful crust. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can create a delicious pizza dough that will impress your friends and family. Use these tips to perfect your pizza-making skills and enjoy a delicious homemade pizza.

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Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 30 mins
Servings 6
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 350 milliliters water
  • 2 grams instant yeast
  • 10 grams salt
  • Olive oil
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and water. Mix until just combined.

  2. Add the instant yeast and salt to the bowl and mix until incorporated.

  3. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. Drizzle olive oil over the dough and coat it evenly.

  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 72 hours.

  6. After 72 hours, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for 1-2 hours before using.

  7. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into balls.

  8. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before rolling out and adding toppings.

  9. Bake the pizza at 500°F for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Note
  • Use a pizza stone or baking steel to achieve a crispy crust.
  • Preheat your oven for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Add toppings sparingly to avoid a soggy crust.
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing.