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Classic pizza dough Sven style

For 2 large pizzas or 1 sheet pizza · Pizza & Bread / Oven & Casseroles

Recipe photo: Classic pizza dough Sven style (Oven & Casseroles)

A simple, reliable pizza dough for at home. Good for classic round pizzas or a house pizza from a tray.

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 large bowl and dissolve the sugar and yeast in it.
  2. Let the mixture stand for 5-10 minutes until the yeast starts to work easily.
  3. Add flour, salt and olive oil.
  4. Knead everything for 8-10 minutes to form a smooth, elastic dough.
  5. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes.
  6. Then knead again briefly and roll out thinly or slightly thicker, depending on the pizza you want.
  7. Top with sauce and toppings and bake in a very hot oven.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare this ahead?

For more flavor, let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator.