Make ahead pizza bases
Make ahead pizza bases
Prep time: 5 MinRest time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 5 M
Crisp on the outside and soft within, these make-ahead pizza bases are the ultimate time-saver for homemade pizza nights. Simple to prepare and perfectly versatile, they bake up beautifully whether fresh or straight from the freezer. Once pre-baked and stored, they’re ready to top with your favorite ingredients, from artichokes and fior di latte to buffalo mozzarella, capocollo, and chilli. With these golden, airy bases on hand, you can enjoy fresh, restaurant-quality pizza anytime with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Pizza Topping Ideas (using 2 frozen pizza bases)
Pizza Topping Ideas (using 2 frozen pizza bases)
Instructions
- To make the dough, combine your bakers dough and Bakers Yeast into a large bowl. Gradually add the warm water, mixing until the dough starts to come together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions, rolling each into a ball and letting them rest for 5-10 minutes. Then, roll each ball into a pizza round about 15x18cm in diameter, dusting with flour as needed.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C, fan forced. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and transfer the pizza bases onto the trays, two per tray. Place in the oven on the lower and middle rack. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until they are lightly golden but not fully crisp. If you have hot spots in the oven and the top base bakes faster than the bottom base, swap them around halfway through. This partial bake ensures they will hold up when frozen and topped later.
- To Freeze & Save for later:Allow the pre-baked pizza bases to cool completely. Once cooled, stack them with parchment paper in between, wrap them tightly in foil, and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to use them, simply take them out of the freezer, top, and bake!
