Description
This versatile Crazy Dough recipe is a simple and reliable base for making homemade pizzas, cinnamon rolls, breadsticks, and more. Made with basic pantry ingredients like flour, yeast, olive oil, and honey, it produces a soft, elastic dough perfect for various baked goods. With its straightforward preparation and quick rise time, this dough is ideal for home bakers looking to create delicious, fresh bread-based dishes from scratch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
- 1 teaspoon dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine the warm water, honey, and dry yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough: Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough begins to form, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for 5 to 7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic, which helps develop gluten for a better texture.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth to retain moisture, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare for Baking: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release air bubbles. It’s now ready to be shaped and used to make pizzas, cinnamon rolls, breadsticks, or any other baked goods calling for dough. Proceed with shaping, filling, and baking according to your chosen recipe.
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and added nutrients.
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time, during kneading.
- The dough can be refrigerated after the first rise for up to 24 hours; let it come to room temperature before shaping.
- This dough works well for sweet or savory recipes—adjust toppings and fillings accordingly.
