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Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

Easy pizza dough recipe with 3 flexible uses — pizza, garlic bread, and scrolls. One simple dough for family meals, freezer cooking, and busy nights.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 large bases
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Modern Family-Friendly
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 750 g plain flour
  • 450 g lukewarm water
  • 4 tsp dried yeast
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder , optional
  • ½-1 tsp dried mixed herbs , or dried oregano

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place into a lightly oiled bowl and cover.
  4. Rest in a warm place for 30–60 minutes or until doubled in size.
  5. Turn out onto a floured surface and use for pizza, scrolls, or garlic bread.
Pizza Bases
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 190°C (fan-forced)
  2. Divide dough into portions (2–4 bases).
  3. Roll into rounds and gently move to a lightly oiled pizza tray.
  4. Add toppings and bake 17-20 minutes until cooked through.
Savoury Scrolls
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 190°C (fan-forced)
  2. Roll dough into a rectangle, approximately 1-½ cm thick.
  3. Add ham and cheese evenly across the dough.
    4. Do not overfill or else it will be difficult to roll
  4. From the long edge, gently roll tightly into a log
  5. Slice into 3–4 cm scrolls.
  6. Place on a lined tray with space between.
  7. Bake at 180°C for 18–25 minutes or until golden.
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