Preparation Time
90 minutes
Note
A simple and practical recipe to enjoy homemade pizza with basic ingredients. If you want to make it Cubana, leave the dough thicker when you knead it.
Ingredients
For the dough:
400 g of wheat flour
200 ml of warm water
15 g of fresh yeast (or 7 g of dry yeast) Do not use royal yeast; it is only for cakes or pastries.
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 pinch of salt
Extra flour for the countertop
For the cover:
Tomato puree
Grated cheese that melts
Ingredients to taste: ham, chorizo, pineapple, bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, etc.
Instructions
Dough Preparation:
Step 1: Mix the ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the warm water, olive oil, and yeast. Stir well until the yeast is completely dissolved.
Add the flour and a pinch of salt gradually, mixing with a spoon or your hands until a smooth dough forms.
Step 2: Knead the dough
Sprinkle a little flour on the countertop to prevent the dough from sticking.
Turn the dough out onto the surface and knead it for 3-4 minutes. Work the dough with the palms of your hands until it is smooth, elastic, and not too sticky (if needed, add a little more flour).
Step 3: Let the dough rest
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rest for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Shaping the Pizzas:
Once the dough has rested, divide it into two parts to make two large pizzas.
Flour the countertop and use a rolling pin or your hands to stretch each portion into a circle or rectangle, as you prefer.
Assemble the Pizza:
Place the stretched dough on a tray or pizza stone.
Spread a layer of tomato puree over the surface.
Add grated cheese and any ingredients you prefer: ham, chorizo, pineapple, peppers, olives, etc.
Cooking:
Preheat the oven to 220-250 °C with heat from both the top and bottom.
Bake the pizza in the center of the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden.
If you prefer a more toasted base, move the tray to the bottom of the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Tips:
If you are using dry yeast, activate it first in warm water with a pinch of sugar and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before mixing it with the flour.
Customize the ingredients to your liking. It's your pizza!
Enjoy a delicious homemade pizza that's easy to prepare!
Servings
5
