Wood Fire Pizza Dough for a Crowd

Craft the perfect wood fire pizza dough to serve 20 people. This recipe ensures your dough is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, ideal for any pizza lover. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can prepare a delicious base for your wood-fired culinary creations. Follow these instructions to impress your guests with homemade pizza dough.

• 1 kgflour
• 650 mlwarm water
• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 2 teaspoonssalt
• 10 gdry yeast
• 1 teaspoonsugar

• 1. Knead the Dough

  Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for at least 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Kneading is crucial for developing gluten, which gives the dough its structure.

• 2. Gather Ingredients

  Collect all necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth preparation process. Organize your workspace to make the dough mixing and kneading easier.

• 3. Activate the Yeast

  Combine yeast with warm water and a pinch of sugar to activate it. Let it sit for about 5 minutes or until it becomes frothy. This ensures that the yeast is ready to help the dough rise.

• 4. Mix the Dough

  In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, olive oil, and the activated yeast. Stir until the mixture starts to form a dough. It’s important to mix thoroughly to integrate all ingredients.

• 5. First Rise

  Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

• 6. Divide the Dough

  Punch down the dough to release gas, then divide it into 20 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and let them rest for another 10 minutes.

• 7. Second Rise

  Allow the dough balls to sit, covered, in a warm place for 20 minutes. This additional rise ensures the dough is airy and easier to work with.

• 8. Preheat the Wood Fire Oven

  While the dough is resting, start your wood fire oven and heat it until it reaches the optimal temperature for pizza baking, which is around 370-430°C (700-800°F).