24-Hour Direct Method Pizza Dough

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24-Hour Direct Method Pizza Dough

Dough

Skill Level

Beginner

Prep Time

24 h

Cook Time

20 min

A simple and effective method to make perfect pizza dough using just four ingredients. No equipment needed — just time, technique, and proper fermentation for soft, airy, and flavorful pizza.

Essential Ingredients

1 kg flour (~12% protein)

650 ml cold water

28 g salt

4 g yeast

Equipment

Glowen Raptor Black Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven

Plastic Dough Spatula

Wooden Pizza Peel

Dough Proofing Boxes

Turning Peel

Step by Step Instructions

1
Mixing

Mix water and yeast in a bowl.
Gradually add flour, mix to a batter.
Add salt and incorporate.
Knead dough by hand 15-20 minutes until temp 22-24°C.

2
Resting

Rest dough 15-20 minutes.
Check dough readiness: poke test & windowpane method.

3
Portioning

Divide dough into six 280 g balls.
Shape balls using your preferred balling method, sealing air inside.
Proof at room temperature 4 hours or refrigerate up to 2 days.

4
Shaping & Baking

Shape dough into pizza base, stretch evenly, leaving edge ~1.5 cm.
Place dough on peel, add toppings (tomatoes, basil, mozzarella).
Stretch pizza slightly to adjust weight and shape.
Bake in oven/Glown at 400-420°C until crust is crunchy and bottom baked.
Serve and enjoy.

What to serve with

Serve with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil.

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24-Hour Direct Method Pizza Dough

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