Buttermilk Pizza Dough

The flavor of this dough is faintly cheesy and the texture softer than most doughs. If you like a less chewy crust, you will enjoy this one.

Yield:

2 (12 inch) thin crust pizzas
2 stuffed pizza pockets
1 (14 inch) thick crust pizza
6 (6 inch) pizzas

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup (1/4 pound) butter
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 packages dry yeast

Instructions

1. Put the butter and the buttermilk in a saucepan and place it over a low flame. Warm the milk slowly so the butter melts in it. Do not let the milk get hot.
2. Stir the yeast and sugar into 1/2 cup of warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Sift 4 cups of flour, the salt, and baking powder into a large bowl.
4. Stir in the warm milk and melted butter.
5. Add the yeast mixture.
6. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and then turn them out onto a floured board. Knead for 8 minutes, incorporating more flour into the dough if necessary to keep it from being too sticky.
7. When the dough has reached a smooth consistency, put it into a clean bowl and brush vegetable oil over the top of the dough. Cover with a clean towel and place in a warm, draft-free place for 1 1/2 hours.

Attribution

Posted by FootsieBear at Recipe Goldmine 9/26/2001 8;44 pm.