Craving a homemade pizza night but don’t have hours to prep dough from scratch? With 50 Pies’ regular frozen pizza dough, you’re just a few steps away from a crispy, chewy crust that rivals your favorite pizzeria. Our dough is crafted with quality ingredients to make pizza-making easy and delicious. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned home chef, this guide walks you through thawing, shaping, and baking our regular dough for a perfect pie every time. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- King Arthur '00' Pizza Flour
- Caputo Lievito Dry Yeast
- Salt
- Water
Step 1: Thawing Your 50 Pies Regular Dough
Our dough arrives frozen, so thawing it properly is key to a great texture. Here’s how:
- Refrigerator Method (Recommended): Place the frozen dough ball (still in its packaging) in a bowl and let it thaw in the fridge for 8-12 hours, or overnight. This slow thaw keeps the dough’s structure intact.
- Quick Thaw Option: Need pizza ASAP? Set the dough (in its bag) on the counter at room temperature for 3-5 hours. Check it—once it’s soft and pliable, it’s ready.
- Pro Tip: Don’t microwave it! That can cook the edges and ruin the rise. After thawing, take the dough out of its packaging and cover with a moist towel. Let the dough sit at room temp for another 30 minutes to relax while preheating the oven and prepping the ingredients.
Step 2: Shaping Your Pizza Dough
Now that your dough’s thawed, it’s time to shape it into your dream crust. Here’s the fun part:
- Prep Your Surface: Lightly dust a clean counter with flour (or use parchment paper for less mess).
- Stretch It Out: Gently press the dough ball into a flat circle with your hands. Start from the center and work outward, leaving a thicker edge for that classic crust. Aim for a 10-12 inch round (one 50 Pies dough ball serves 2-3 people).
- No Rolling Pin? No Problem: Use your fingertips to stretch it, or lift and rotate the dough, letting gravity help. If it springs back, let it rest 5 minutes and try again.
- Customize It: Want a thin crust? Stretch it thinner. Love a thick, chewy base? Keep it a bit thicker in the middle.
Step 3: Baking Your Pizza
Time to turn that dough into a golden masterpiece! Follow these steps:
- Preheat: Crank your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes. Heat is your friend for a crisp crust.
- Assemble: Transfer your shaped dough to parchment or a floured peel. Add sauce, cheese, and toppings—don’t overload, or it’ll get soggy.
- Bake: Slide the pizza (with parchment, if using) onto the hot stone or sheet. Bake for 10-14 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese bubbles. Rotate halfway for even browning.
- Finish: Let it cool 2-3 minutes, slice, and enjoy!
Alternative Methods for Cooking Pizza
Are you looking for other creative ways to cook a pizza? Our favorite is by using a pizza oven. For those who don't have a conventional or pizza oven, here are some other fun ways to cook your pizza:
- Cooking a pizza on a Blackstone Grill: https://blackstoneproducts.com/blogs/griddling-tips-tricks/pizza-on-a-blackstone-griddle
- Cooking a pizza with a Ninja Foodi Grill: https://ninjatestkitchen.com/recipe/homemade-pizza/
Have other ways that you like to cook pizza? Send us your ideas at info@50pies.com.