Camino King

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Homemade Pizza Dough from Scratch

A soft, airy pizza dough with only a handful of ingredients. Knead it, let it rise, and you have the base for a genuinely good pizza, at home or on the trail.

Camino King ·
Homemade Pizza Dough from Scratch
Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Servings
2 pizza bases

Ingredients

How to make it

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A genuinely good pizza starts with the dough. This recipe gives a soft, airy crust from just a few ingredients, and it is easy to bring along whether the pizza is baked over a fire or at home.

Once the dough has risen, shape it as you like, into a thin crisp crust or a thicker, juicier base. If you want extra flavour, stir spices such as oregano, basil or garlic powder into the dough.

Tips for the trail

The dough is easy to bring along on a trip. You can mix the dry ingredients into a bag at home and only add water and oil on the ground. Let the dough rise in your backpack or beside the fire while you get the rest of the food ready. A ball of dough takes up little space and gives a warm meal that feels like pure luxury after a day on your feet.

Frequently asked questions

How long should the dough rise?
1 to 2 hours in a warm spot, until it has doubled in size. The longer the rise, the more flavour and air in the crust.
Can I add flavour to the dough?
Yes. Stir a little dried oregano, basil or garlic powder into the dough if you want to give the crust an extra lift.
Can the dough be prepared ahead?
Yes. Shape the dough into a ball and let it rise slowly in the fridge, so it is ready when you need it.
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Camino King

The walker who never stopped

Michael walked his first Camino in 2016 and has kept going ever since. He writes about the routes, the gear and everything that makes a long walking day good. If it is here, it has been walked, worn or weighed.

Published 20 May 2023 The story behind Camino King

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