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Lou Malnati's Pizza Dough Recipe

Lou Malnati's Pizza Dough Recipe

Pizza cravings hitting hard? Look no further than Lou Malnati's Pizza Dough Recipe!  This dough can change how you make pizza and make it even better. 
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces  Water
  • 1⁄8 ounce  Yeast
  • 1⁄2 ounce  Salt
  • 2 lbs  Flour
  • 1⁄4 cup  Olive oil
  • 1⁄4 cup  Cornmeal

Instructions
 

  • Combine yeast and water, and let yeast dissolve in the mixer.
  • Add other ingredients except cornmeal. Mix with a dough hook on low.
  • Form ball, mix on medium for elastic, smooth dough (1-2 mins).
  • Transfer to an olive oil-coated bowl. Rest dough approx. 4 hours.
  • Dust rested dough with flour, place on a flat surface.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Oil, cornmeal-lined baking dish.
  • Spread dough evenly in the dish, upsides about 1/2-inch high.
  • Begin with a mozzarella layer, then sauce and toppings.
  • Bake for 30-40 mins until golden and crispy.
  • Custom pizza: use preferred toppings, order.
  • Serve straight from the oven. Enjoy breakfast too!

Notes

  • Let the dough rest at room temperature to make shaping it easy.
  • Press the dough to create the perfect crust thickness.
  • Start with cheese, your toppings, and sauce. This stops it from getting too wet.
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