Yeast dough for pizza with butter

6 servings

35 minutes

This recipe is a classic Italian pizza dough enriched with butter. This method of preparation makes the dough tender, airy, and gives it a subtle creamy flavor that pairs excellently with any toppings. The history of this dough traces back to the traditions of Italian bakers who experimented with ingredients to create the perfect base for legendary pizza. Thanks to the slow fermentation process, the dough gains elasticity and lightness, while the butter adds softness. This dough is perfect for making classic pizzas with tomato sauce and cheese but also reveals its flavor in more sophisticated variations like white sauce and seafood. It retains moisture beautifully, creating a harmonious balance between a crispy crust and a soft center.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 379.5
• Proteins: 8.3g
• Fats: 16.3g
• Carbohydrates: 50.5g

Ingredients

• Milk: 0.5 glass
• Butter: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 2.5 glass
• Fresh yeast: 30 g
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Coarse salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Heat the milk (37–38 degrees, slightly warmer than body temperature) and pour it into the crumbled yeast. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 0.5 glass
   • Fresh yeast: 30 g

2. Whisk the egg with sugar (one tablespoon) and salt (at least one teaspoon) until white.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Coarse salt:  to taste

3. Pour melted butter and beaten egg into the milk with yeast. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Milk: 0.5 glass
   • Fresh yeast: 30 g

4. Gradually add the sifted flour to the mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss

5. Knead the dough, place it in a container twice the volume of the dough. After 1.5 hours, knead the dough. Put it back for 30 minutes. Knead again.

6. Roll the prepared dough into a thin (5-6 mm) circle.

7. Bake the pizza for 25–27 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees.