We’ve all tried making pizza at home with the goal of replicating the taste and texture of those served at restaurants. But preparing this delicious delight isn’t always easy. From paneer and sauce to toppings and base, everything is available in the market. But, these ready-made ingredients fail to bring out the flavor that we require in homemade pizza. hence, we often try to make it from scratch at home. But, preparing the dough is often the trickiest part. So, we usually skip making tea, and order pizza instead.
If you are also trying your hand at making homemade pizza Then celebrity chef Jamie Oliver shares some essential tips for preparing a pizza base. He, in an Instagram reel, demonstrates the entire process of getting a risen dough that results in a good base and a great dough. Pizza,
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How to Make Homemade Pizza Base Like a Pro:
According to Chef Jamie Oliver, you first take 700 ml of hot water in a plate and add a pinch of salt to it. Then add 1 kg of flour and 7 g of yeast.
After this, add some more flour to it and mix it well to bring a flour-like consistency. Knead the dough well to see if it is puffy. If your hands get too sticky, use a little dry flour.
The chef says your dough should be translucent when you stretch it. To test this, take a small piece of dough and hold it in front of a light source or a window.
After this, cover the dough with a cloth and keep it to set. Once, the dough is ready, sprinkle and spread little dry flour on the kitchen slab and flatten the dough evenly with your hands.
Now, spread some pizza sauce, add cheese and bake your pizza perfectly before enjoying it piping hot.
The chef suggests making extra dough so you can store the leftovers in the fridge and make some more pizza the next day.
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