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Classic pizza dough Sven style

2 large pizzas or 1 sheet pizza · Pizza / Basics & Sauces

Recipe photo: Classic pizza dough Sven style (Basics & Sauces)

A classic yeast dough for pizza that is suitable for everyday use and works very well both on the tray and as a round pizza.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 15 minutes
  • Walking time: approx. 45-60 minutes
  • Baking time: approx. 10-15 minutes at 230-250°C

Estimated nutrition

per piece · Calculated for 2 pieces.

Energy
≈ 1030 kcal
Protein
≈ 33.4 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 180.5 g
Fat
≈ 16.6 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 1 cube of fresh yeast or 1 packet of dry yeast · ≈ 42.0 g
  • 2 tbsp olive oil · ≈ 27.3 g
  • 1 tsp sugar · ≈ 4.0 g

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 500 g wheat flour type 550
  • 1 cube of fresh yeast or 1 packet of dry yeast
  • 325 ml lukewarm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Pour the lukewarm water into a bowl and dissolve the sugar and yeast in it.
  2. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until the yeast works slightly.
  3. Add flour, salt and olive oil and knead everything for 8-10 minutes to form a smooth, elastic dough.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes.
  5. Then knead briefly and roll out thinly or slightly thicker depending on the pizza you want.
  6. Top with sauce and toppings of your choice and bake in a very hot oven.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare this ahead?

If you want more flavor, let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator.