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oh so easy dough

jekaskie avatar
Recipe by
janet kaskie
@jekaskie
Lubbock, TX

Everyone thinks making pizza/calzone/breadstick dough is hard, but it ISN'T !!With just a little planning (time to allow dough to rise) You can make thin crust/thick crust pizzas, calzones (baked Italian "sandwiches") & breadsticks. This dough is versatile and easy, it makes 3 med pizzas or 4 calzones, make a double batch and freeze half before allowing to rise !

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yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For oh so easy dough

  • 1/4 c
    cornmeal
  • 3 plus(as c
    bread flour
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    dry yeast
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/4 c
    lukewarm water
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    chopped garlic (i use jared )
  • 1 Tbsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    parsley flakes
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    dried onion flakes
  • 1/2 c
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated (optional )

How To Make oh so easy dough

  • 1
    Mix water, yeast and olive oil and garlic ... set aside (as it sets it will start to foam ... this is a GOOD thing )
  • 2
    Combine cornmeal and flour. add remaining spices. mix well
  • 3
    Add yeast mixture after it has foamed and to flour mixture. Mix well . Knead a few times .If really sticky use additional flour sparingly.
  • 4
    Place in well oiled (olive oil) bowl, turn to coat top of dough. Cover with a damp tea towel and put in a warm place to rise.(kitchen counter is fine )
  • 5
    When doubled in size (the warmer the quicker it will double ) cut dough into portions appropriate for use and pat into desired shape ie :round for pizza, calzones, rectangles for breadsticks etc...
  • 6
    for pizza, prick dough with fork, top with desired toppings (flat items on bottom, raw meats on top) Bake in preheated 450* oven for 20-35 min until bottom is golden brown. Let rest for 5 min before cutting (this will help the toppings to stay on when cutting )
  • 7
    For calzones, place dough on oiled cookie sheet , top 1/4 with desired toppings (You MUST COOK raw meats first ) fold over using a little water to seal seam, fold seam and press WELL. Brush with well beaten egg. Cut vent hole on top and bake in a preheated 450* oven until golden on bottom of calzone. approx. 20-40 min depending on size.
  • 8
    NOTE : If dough is too "springy" when forming , cover and let rest 5 min.
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