Stand Mixer Pizza Dough
Quick and easy stand mixer pizza dough recipe: perfectly kneaded in minutes for a delicious homemade pizza. Ideal for busy nights, yielding a smooth and elastic dough.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Instant yeast
- 450 g Flour
- 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 1/3 cups Warm water
- 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
- Cornmeal
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine all ingredients except cornmeal. Reserve a small amount of water.
- Use the dough hook to stir until a loose dough forms.
- If needed, add the remaining water or a pinch of flour to adjust consistency.
- Attach the dough hook and mix on low, gradually increasing to medium until a ball forms.
- Knead for 8 minutes at medium-high speed.
- Divide the dough in half, shape into boules with floured hands, and place on a floured surface.
- Dab with olive oil, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Gently shape the risen dough into a circle. Use your knuckles to stretch it, letting gravity assist.
- Sprinkle cornmeal on a pizza peel or baking sheet, place the stretched dough on top, add toppings, and bake at 500°F for 5-7 minutes until browned.