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Tarla Dalal
18 December, 2024
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basic pizza base recipe | Indian style pizza base | oven cooked base for pizza with yeast | thin pizza base | with 23 amazing pictures.
Although pizza base is readily available in Indian stores, the fresh taste and texture of a homemade Indian style pizza base are unbeatable. And, well, it is not such an adventurous activity either. It is quite easy to make at home, as this oven cooked base for pizza with yeast will show you.
Pizzas have crossed geographical boundaries to become a hot favourite all over the world! While it is convenient to have Pizzas outside, it is also super fun to make it at home because this gives you the freedom to make your pizza exactly the way you want it, with your favourite toppings and sauces, and just the amount of cheese you wish to have.
We have made the basic pizza base by activating the yeast first. Take yeast in a small bowl, add sugar and add water, make sure the water is lukewarm and not hot as it may kill the yeast. The rising time will vary on the climatic condition and quality of the yeast. Once the yeast is activated, you will see a frothy layer formed on the top. Further, take plain flour in a bowl, add yeast water mixture, add olive oil and some salt to it. Combine all the ingredients and knead into a dough soft and smooth dough. Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 1 hour in a warm place or till the dough is double in size. If you don’t plan to use the dough for a day, place it in the fridge straight away; take it out 3-4 hrs before using and then continue the rest of the procedure. Once the dough is risen, remove excessive air and grease the dough and divide it. Thereafter, roll it into desired size and prick it using a fork so that the base does not puff up. Bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes and your thin pizza base is ready to use!!
Use this basic pizza base recipe to make Pizzetta Squares, Cheesy Zucchini and Baby Corn Pizza, Mushroom, Sweet Corn and Spinach Pizza and many more varities of pizzas.
Enjoy basic pizza base recipe | Indian style pizza base | oven cooked base for pizza with yeast | thin pizza base | with detailed step by step photos below.
Basic Pizza Base, How To Make Basic Pizza Base Recipe
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Preparation Time
2 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
2 Mins
Makes
3 pizza base
Ingredients
For Basic Pizza Base
2 cups plain flour (maida)
1 tsp dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste
plain flour (maida) for rolling
olive oil for kneading
Method
For basic pizza base
- To make the basic pizza base, combine 2 tbsp of lukewarm water, dry yeast and sugar in a small bowl and mix well.
- Cover with a lid and keep aside for 5 minutes.
- Combine the plain flour, yeast-water mixture, olive oil and salt in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
- Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 1 hour.
- Press the dough lightly to remove the air and divide the dough into 3 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle with the help of plain flour and prick each circle evenly using a fork.
- Place all the 3 pizza base on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 5 minutes.
basic pizza base recipe | | Indian style pizza base | oven cooked base for pizza with yeast | thin pizza base | Video by Tarla Dalal
Basic Pizza Base, How To Make Basic Pizza Base Recipe recipe with step by step photos
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- Although pizza base is readily available in stores, the fresh taste and texture of a homemade one are unbeatable. And, well, it is not such an adventurous activity either. It is quite easy to make at home, as this basic pizza base recipe | | Indian style pizza base | oven cooked base for pizza with yeast | thin pizza base will show you make delightful pizza recipes with various toppings like the :
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For the homemade pizza dough recipe, in a small bowl take dry yeast.
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Add some sugar.
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Add 2 tbsp of lukewarm water. Dip your finger in water to check if it’s lukewarm or no before adding. Water that's too hot can damage or kill the yeast.
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Mix well.
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Cover with a lid and keep aside for 5 minutes. The rising time will vary as per the climatic conditions and the quality of yeast.
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After 5 minutes, the yeast mixture will look like this. You can see a frothy layer on top which indicates our yeast has been activated and is ready to use. If you don’t see a creamy frothy layer then discard the yeast and start over again.
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In a deep bowl, take plain flour.
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Add yeast-water mixture.
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Pour a little olive oil.
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Furthermore, add salt. To make a flavored pizza dough, you can toss in a little garlic powder, oregano or dried basil at this stage. You can even try out this Herb Pizza Base
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Using enough water combine all the ingredients.
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Knead into a soft, smooth dough. Shape the dough into a proper round using both your hands while tucking the edges at the bottom. If you have a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, then make use of it to prepare the pizza dough.
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Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 1 hour in a warm place or till the dough is double in size. If you don’t plan to use the dough for a day, place it in the fridge straight away; take it out 3-4 hrs before using and then continue the rest of the procedure.
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After an hour, the dough will rise and resemble this.
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Press the dough lightly to remove the air.
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Pour a little olive oil on the dough and also, grease your palms with it.
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Knead the dough of homemade pizza dough again to form a smooth pizza dough.
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Divide the dough of homemade pizza dough into 3 equal portions.
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For the homemade pizza dough recipe, in a small bowl take dry yeast.
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To make pizza base at home, roll a portion into a 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle with the help of plain flour. While rolling the portion of the dough, keep the other 2 portions covered with the wet muslin cloth so that they do not dry up. If you want to get air pockets and a crisp dough, then don’t use a rolling pin and stretch the dough using your hands. This will prevent the popping of air bubbles.
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Prick the circle evenly using a fork so that it doesn’t puff up.
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Similarly, roll and prick out the remaining 2 circles and place all the 3 homemade pizza base on a baking tray. If you do not have an oven, then refer this recipe to make basic pizza base without oven.
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Bake basic pizza base | | Indian style pizza base | oven cooked base for pizza with yeast | thin pizza base in a preheated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 5 minutes. The time required will vary from oven to oven so, do keep an eye to prevent the pizza base from burning.
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We do not want to bake it completely as we will be baking them while preparing our pizza. Our website even has authentic pizza base recipes like Thin crust pizza base and Thick crust pizza base.
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To make pizza base at home, roll a portion into a 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle with the help of plain flour. While rolling the portion of the dough, keep the other 2 portions covered with the wet muslin cloth so that they do not dry up. If you want to get air pockets and a crisp dough, then don’t use a rolling pin and stretch the dough using your hands. This will prevent the popping of air bubbles.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 352 cal |
| Protein | 9.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 5.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 8.2 mg |
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irshad
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Irshad , we are delighted you loved the Basic Pizza Base recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
rashi gupta
March 13, 2025, midnight
hello tarla ji..meko ek baat m confusion h agar hum pizza microwave m bnate to vegetables little crisp aur cook ho jate h hum nonstick pan per ye kese cook honge vegetables... and base ko pehle prepare krna hoga nonstick pan pr ya sab sath me hi
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Rashi, While cooking the pizza in a pan, you can put very little ghee first and then place the pizza over it and cover it and cook. In this way, the base and the vegetables both will be cooked. You can try this recipe - http://www.tarladalal.com/Pizza-in-A-Pan-No-Oven-Pizza-Recipe-1894r . Do try this recipe and share your review with us.
Swetha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi tarla ji, can this pizza base be made a day advance and stored in refrigerator?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Swetha, Yes you can make them a day advance and wrap them well and store in the fridge.
Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
Basic pizza Base, quick and easy to make.. every time i used to wonder how to make fresh pizza bread, this recipe is just too good, and same as you get in the market. Now i can make pizza base instantly.
Madhavi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Tarla ji, I want to know if we can use wheat flour instead of maida here?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Madhavi, Yes you can use whole wheat flour instead of maida, with the same proportion.. Do give us your feedback.. once you have tried the recipe.. We would be happy to know..
Foodie #650683
March 13, 2025, midnight
Love this recipe... But can i have any alternative to yeast taralaji? Plz suggest me if any...
Foodie #667828
March 13, 2025, midnight
this receipe is to good we make pizza base very awosam thankyou Taralaji
sweetyy patel
March 13, 2025, midnight
hi tarla ji can you cook it on the gas instead of an oven?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes you can on slow flame in a non-stick pan, cover and cook
Foodie #667828
March 13, 2025, midnight
thankyou Taralaji your pizza receipe is very easy and make perfact pizza base
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for your feedback.
Ashish
March 13, 2025, midnight
What if we keep the dough aside for more than one hour, and please let me know that can we use that dough after 5-6 hours
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Ashish, Do not keep the dough for 5 to 6 hours.. it might get sour in taste.. as the yeast will react.. and once you have kneaded and fermented the dough use it within an hour or so..
Ashish
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you tarala ji. It is awesome
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Ashish, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !
Swati
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello team, Can I make pizza on the Microwave mode on the non stick pan. If yes could you please guide me on how to do that. How much time should I bake and at what temperature.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, to make pizza on a microwave mode will be difficult..
jeetu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello taralaji this resipe is very nice i tried this and make perfect even i am 12 years
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Jeetu, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
Ankita
March 13, 2025, midnight
This recipe is very easy to make perfect pizza base at home thanks for the recipe
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Ankita , we are delighted you loved the Basic Pizza Base recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Monalisa
March 13, 2025, midnight
if we don''t have oven then how is it possible to make ??
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Monalisa, thanks for asking for this recipe and the Tarla Dalal team got working on it. Below is the recipe https://www.tarladalal.com/Basic-Pizza-Base-Without-Oven-How-To-Make-Basic-Pizza-Base-Recipe-41876r Try and let us know how it works. In about 2 weeks, a video is also going to be uploaded for this recipe. Check our You tube channel for that recipe video.
Asmita
March 13, 2025, midnight
Oscar,Sienna and Dan
March 13, 2025, midnight
It is a good recipe but is there one that is made quicker?-It is a great recipe.-Dan.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, You can try the below link https://www.tarladalal.com/Basic-Pizza-Base-Without-Oven-How-To-Make-Basic-Pizza-Base-Recipe-41876r
vaishnavi
March 13, 2025, midnight
HI mam I have doubt regarding on how to store hand made pizza base at home . please give a suggestion .
sonal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Recipe to make pizza base is very nice I want to know do we have substitute for dry yeast If yes please let me know
Yogesh keshari
March 13, 2025, midnight
Deepa
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dough was amazing . Pizza was also tasty
Vijay
March 13, 2025, midnight
how much time it can be stored
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
After baking use it within 2 days. Alternatively, cling wrap it and store it in the refrigerator and use within a week. But this base might not be as soft and smooth as the freshly baked base.
Jayanth
March 13, 2025, midnight
Miriam
March 13, 2025, midnight
Ma''am loved this base. Could I make this into a wheat base too.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Mariam, yes you can make it with wheat flour.
Miriam
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!
Pooja
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tried this recipe n base turned out b amazing. never ever gonna buy base from market now... perfect recipe
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Pooja, Happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more & more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!
Dolly Chopra
March 13, 2025, midnight
Ma?am it?s a great recipe. Please could you elaborate what is the quantity of maida in grams for one cup of maida you have taken. ? Thanks
Kannan
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi kannan, awesome recipe I making to my home really super recipe
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Kanaan, good to hear that your recipe turned out well. Congrats.
khilar Dilip
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Rachel
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can you freeze the part-baked pizza bases for future use?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
These baked pizza bread will stay fresh for 2 days when refrigerated.
Mamta Dani
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for sharing easy way of making pizza base in this lockdown i will surely try this
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
You are welcome. Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!
Babita jain
March 13, 2025, midnight
excellent &easy to make at home ??
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!
Vk
March 13, 2025, midnight
This is very nice thanku
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Thank you very much for the feedback. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Prithvi Singh
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
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Wow sounds easy
March 13, 2025, midnight
I will try today
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Do try and give us your feedback.
Ene chan
March 13, 2025, midnight
The dough came out amazing. Loved it
Shanu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi thanks for easy recipe how to I make and store the base for later use
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Cool it completely, wrap it in a cling wrap, and store it the fridge for a week and use as required.
Diksha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello mam, I don''t have olive oil. So is there any replacement of olive oil. Plz suggest
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Use regular refined oil but make sure it is fresh and not the used one.
Foodie #632482
March 13, 2025, midnight
This was an excellent thin crust base my family loved the pizza. I wanted to ask for a thick crust what do i need to do, because the proportions in this after rolling are apt for a thin crust base.
Urvashi Purohit
March 13, 2025, midnight
it was an excellent experience making this basic piza bases.Thank you Tarlaji.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Urvashi. Happy to know that the pizza base worked well for you.
Pat
March 13, 2025, midnight
hello Tarala ji are you operating this website from heaven? You no longer alive right?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
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