Description
This Crazy Dough recipe is a versatile, all-purpose dough perfect for making pizzas, cinnamon rolls, breadsticks, and more. It’s quick, easy, and highly adaptable to sweet or savory dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp olive oil (for pizza)
- Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon (for rolls)
- Optional: Fresh herbs, powdered sugar, or garlic butter for finishing touches
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- If using, add olive oil or cinnamon to the dough and mix well.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it according to your desired recipe (e.g., pizza crust, rolls, etc.).
- Let the shaped dough rest for another 15-30 minutes before baking.
- Bake according to your specific recipe’s instructions.
Notes
- This dough can be adapted for sweet or savory dishes.
- Store unused dough in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Use warm water (110°F) to activate the yeast properly.
- You can use instant yeast in place of active dry yeast without proofing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of dough
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
