Pizza Base

[basmae]

What is the best recipe for making Pizza bases?
I have tried a recipe before but the base turned out too crunch and stiff. Any suggestions?

 

[Meowmie]

I like deep dish so I just use any bread dough (and I do the same for focaccia) and put it in a well oiled cast iron fry pan that has been dusted with corn flour. That will give you a crisp, crunchy bottom but the dough between the bottom and the toppings comes out nice and soft.

 

[Manny]

If your crust is coming out too dry, try adding some olive oil to the dough. It's also possible you're not letting it rise enough. I usually let my dough rise twice before rolling it out. I always add a little sugar to help the yeast along.

 

[basmae]

Do any of you add milk to your dough or milk powder? I've heard a few recipes with this but I've never tried it out myself.

 

[Manny]

Do any of you add milk to your dough or milk powder? I've heard a few recipes with this but I've never tried it out myself.

I've never tried this, but it could definitely work. I once knew this really great naan bread recipe which used a lot of milk wasn't that dissimilar to a pizza dough.

 

[Meowmie]

Milk does make for a softer bread, that may be the answer, replace the water in the recipe with milk and see if that helps.

When I want to make hot dog or hamburger buns I use milk the bread dough instead of water.

 

[basmae]

Thanks for all your help! I think I'm going to try making it with milk and see how it goes.