Pizza and Donut Dough Recipe
Making your own pizza and donuts at home is a fun and tasty experience! This recipe provides you with dough that can be used for both delicious pizza and sweet donuts. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy these homemade treats any day of the week.
Why Make This Recipe
Homemade dough is fresher and tastier than store-bought options. You have complete control over the ingredients, making it a healthier choice. Plus, making pizza and donuts at home is a fun activity for the whole family. You can customize your pizza toppings and donut flavors to your liking!
How to Make Pizza and Donut Dough
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pack rapid rise yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 and 1/2 cups flour
- Oil for frying
Directions:
For Pizza Dough:
- In a bowl, combine the active dry yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and oil to the flour mixture. Stir until the dough starts to come together.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles.
- If you want a thin crust, divide the dough into 2. If you want a thick crust, use the entire dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F and let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.
- Add your favorite pizza toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Note: use the bottom rack in the oven.
For Donut Dough:
- In a large bowl, add warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Mix and let it rest for 5 minutes until it bubbles.
- Add eggs, butter, salt, and flour to the mixture. Mix thoroughly until combined and form a round ball.
- Knead until smooth and let it rest for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Once it rises, divide the dough into 2 parts.
- On a table dusted with extra flour, roll and flatten each dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Using a donut cutter, cut out each donut.
- Repeat the process until all dough is cut.
- Heat a deep frying pan with about 3 inches of oil.
- Fry the donuts until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
How to Serve Pizza and Donut Dough
Serve the pizza hot out of the oven, cut into slices, topped with fresh ingredients. For donuts, let them cool slightly and serve with sugar, glaze, or your favorite toppings. They are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
How to Store Pizza and Donut Dough
If you have leftover pizza dough, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Donut dough can also be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days after it rises. After frying, store any leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Tips to Make Pizza and Donut Dough
- For a fluffier texture, let the dough rise longer.
- Use parchment paper on your baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Experiment with different toppings for your pizza and flavors for your donuts.
Variation
You can add herbs and spices to the pizza dough for extra flavor. For the donuts, consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit to the dough before frying for a delicious twist!
FAQs
1. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes, both pizza and donut dough can be frozen. Just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
2. Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour, but you may need to adjust the liquid slightly as whole wheat flour absorbs more moisture.
3. Can I make a vegan version of this recipe?
Yes, you can replace eggs with a flaxseed mixture (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water = 1 egg) and use plant-based milk and butter substitutes for vegan options.
Enjoy your homemade pizza and donuts!
