Naya’s pizza dough & tomato sauce
Soft pizza dough with a simple homemade tomato sauce.
Equipment
- mixer
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the dough
- 500 g plain flour
- 300 g strong white bread flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 7 g yeast
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 120 ml olive oil
- 450 ml lukewarm water
For the tomato sauce
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 500 ml passata
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Fresh basil
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Mix flour, yeast, salt, honey, and water.
- Mix on low speed, then gradually add olive oil.
- Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer to a greased bowl and cover.
- Let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Chop onion and cook in olive oil until soft.
- Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add tomatoes, oregano, and basil.
- Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Blend if desired or leave chunky.
- Divide dough into 4 portions and roll into rounds.
- Add sauce and toppings as desired.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Letting the dough rise fully improves texture and flavor significantly.Variations
Use whole wheat flour for a more rustic dough. Add chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy version. Include garlic oil on the crust for extra flavor.Wine Advice
A smooth red wine like Sangiovese pairs perfectly with tomato-based pizza dishes.Nutrition values
Calories: 520 kcal | Carbohydrates: 78 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 480 mg | Sugar: 6 g