Crazy Dough Recipe for Pizza & Cinnamon Rolls
A versatile dough recipe that’s perfect for creating both savory pizzas and sweet cinnamon rolls. This “crazy dough” is soft, chewy, and adaptable, making it an essential base for your culinary experiments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-25 minutes (depending on use)
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including rising time)
- Yield: 2-3 pizzas or 12 cinnamon rolls
- Category: Versatile Dough
- Method: Kneading, Rising, Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion/International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
– 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
– 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
– 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for cinnamon roll version, you can increase to 3 tbsp if preferred)
– 1 tsp salt
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
3. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour. Stir until a rough dough forms.
4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
6. For Pizza: Punch down the dough, roll it out to your desired thickness, add your favorite toppings, and bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes.
7. For Cinnamon Rolls: Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle evenly with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar, roll tightly, slice into rolls, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
– This dough is highly versatile; adjust the sugar level based on whether you’re making a savory pizza or sweet cinnamon rolls.
– Ensure the water is warm (not hot) to properly activate the yeast.
– For a deeper flavor, let the dough rise slowly in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, then bring to room temperature before using.
– Customize with your favorite toppings or fillings to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/8 of total dough)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0mg