Thick-Crust Homemade Pizza Dough w/ Egg
Homemade pizza dough is the foundation of any great pizza or calzone, and this recipe takes it up a notch by including an egg for extra richness. Adding an egg to the dough not only enhances its flavor but also creates a softer, more pliable texture, making it perfect for stretching and customizing to your liking. Plus, it’s easy to make with just a few pantry staples!
Servings: 2 crusts
Calories: 1176kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water lukewarm
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl; let stand for 10 minutes.
- Mix 1 egg and 1/3 cup olive oil and add to yeast mixture. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir. Gradually blend in 3 to 3 1/2 cups flour until a soft dough forms.
- Oil dough and place in a large bowl. Let rise one hour.
- For pizza, divide dough in half and roll out to desired thickness. Spread into 2 pizza pans. Top with sauce and toppings and bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- For calzones, divide the dough into 4-6 equal portions and form into circles.
- Place toppings on half of circle. Fold remaining dough over toppings and seal edges. Brush with milk and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1176kcal | Carbohydrates: 174g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 11mg