Perfect Homemade Pizza (Soft Golden Crust Recipe)

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Perfect Homemade Pizza (Soft Golden Crust Recipe)
This pizza dough uses milk and an egg, which gives the crust a softer texture and a beautiful golden color compared to water-only doughs.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 500 g (½ kg) all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 egg (room temperature)

  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil or vegetable oil)

  • ¼ cup warm milk

  • ¾ to 1 cup warm water (as needed)

For Topping:

  • Pizza sauce (tomato-based)

  • Mozzarella cheese (grated)

  • Sliced olives

  • Bell peppers (capsicum)

  • Cooked chicken or pepperoni (optional)

🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, add:

  • Flour

  • Yeast

  • Sugar

  • Salt

Mix well.

Make a well in the center and add:

  • Egg

  • Oil

  • Warm milk

Start mixing and slowly add warm water little by little until a soft dough forms.

Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until it becomes:

  • Smooth

  • Elastic

  • Soft and not sticky

(You can knead by hand or use a mixer with a dough hook.)

2. First Rise

Grease a bowl lightly with oil. Place the dough inside and turn it once to coat with oil.

Cover with:

  • A clean kitchen cloth OR

  • Plastic wrap

Place in a warm area and let it rise for 1 to 1½ hours, or until it doubles in size.

3. Shape the Dough

After rising, gently punch down the dough to remove excess air.

Divide into:

  • 2 portions for medium pizzas

  • OR 3 portions for thin pizzas

Dust a surface with flour and roll out each portion into a round shape.

Place on a greased pizza pan or tray.

Use a fork to prick the surface lightly to prevent large air bubbles during baking.

4. Add Toppings

Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce.

Add grated mozzarella cheese evenly.

Top with:

  • Olives

  • Bell peppers

  • Cooked chicken or pepperoni (optional)

5. Bake

Preheat oven to 220°C–240°C.

Bake for 10–15 minutes until:

  • The crust turns golden

  • The cheese melts and bubbles

  • The edges become slightly crisp

🔥 Optional Tip for Crisp Base

For a crispier bottom:
Preheat the baking tray in the oven, then carefully place the prepared pizza dough onto the hot tray before adding toppings.

📦 Storage

  • Dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours

  • Baked pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days

  • Reheat in oven or pan for best texture

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