Description
This Crazy Dough recipe is a versatile, easy-to-make dough that serves as a perfect base for pizza, cinnamon rolls, breadsticks, and other baked goods. Made with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, olive oil, and honey, this dough is soft, elastic, and rises beautifully to create delicious homemade treats.
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 honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, honey, and dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough: Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form and all ingredients are incorporated.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, developing gluten for structure.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape and Use: Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it as desired for pizza, cinnamon rolls, breadsticks, or other baked goods. Proceed with your preferred baking method and recipe instructions.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- You can use either all-purpose or whole wheat flour depending on your preference.
- Allowing the dough to fully rise improves the texture and flavor of your baked goods.
- This dough can be refrigerated after the first rise for up to 24 hours to develop more flavor.
- Adjust the flour quantity slightly if the dough is too sticky or dry during kneading.
