Pizzas, pastas and garlic bread. You don’t need to travel Europe to find <a href="/recipes/pizza-dough">fresh pizza</a>. From deep pan, mini and stuffed to sourdough that will make your eyes as wide as “big pizza pies”. 
 
For a quick meal, batch prep your dough and freeze for fresh dough on demand. We have Italian bread recipes to explore, like our Focaccia and Stromboli recipes and for those with a sweet tooth Eric Lanlard’s sicilian <a href="/recipes/sicilian-lemon-thyme-cake">lemon and thyme cake</a> is heavenly.

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Bring the taste of Italy home with one of our many recipes, including focaccia, doughballs and even a breakfast pizza.

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It’s never been so easy to make a homemade pizza base than with Allinson’s easy pizza dough recipe. It takes just 10 minutes of kneading your dough by hand (even less if you use a dough hook), and you leave the rest of the work up to the dough. It's then time to top it, bake it and enjoy!
Best of all, this pizza dough recipe makes up to 3 large pizzas, so there are plenty of slices to go around. It's the perfect reason to make pizza night a weekly tradition.
<h3>What's the best flour for making pizza dough?</h3>
We recommend using Allinson's Strong White Bread Flour, as bread flour has higher gluten levels than culinary flours (such as plain or self-raising). Very strong bread flour has a higher gluten level, so it's perfect for pizza dough.
<h3>How do I knead pizza dough?</h3>
It couldn't be easier to knead your pizza dough, even if you're new to making homemade pizza bases! Kneading the dough is a vital stage, as it develops the dough’s gluten, giving the dough its chewy texture and structure.
To knead pizza dough, start by dusting your work surface with flour. Place the dough on the surface and press it down with the heel of your hand, pushing it away from you. Fold the dough back over itself, give it a quarter turn, and repeat the pressing motion. Continue this rhythm, adding flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking.
Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. To test if it’s ready to bake, poke the dough with your finger; it should spring back.
For a little extra helping hand, check out our tutorial demonstrating <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/baking-tips/how-to-knead-dough">how to knead pizza dough</a>.
<h3>Can pizza dough be made in advance?</h3>
Yes! Pizza dough can be made up to 4-5 days before baking - make sure you keep it in the fridge before using it, and allow it to come to room temperature before shaping it into your pizza bases.
<h3>Reasons to make our pizza dough:</h3>
⭐Rated five stars by our community of bakers
⭐Makes up to three large pizza bases
⭐Only uses six ingredients

Pizza Dough

Is there anything yummier than fresh dough balls out the over with warm garlic to dip? Whether you want to create garlic dough balls, or even cheese dough balls – this recipe will soon be your go to for fluffy dough balls that are a real crowd pleaser.

Copycat Pizza Express Dough Balls

Once you make homemade garlic pizza bread from scratch, it’s hard to beat. It's a total hit with families, and is easier than you think to rustle up when there’s a spare bag of Allinson’s flour in your cupboards.

Garlic Pizza Bread

We tried every word to explain how scrummy this recipe is and nothing did it justice, so you’ll have to bake it for yourself to experience why this truly is the Best Ever Garlic Bread. Made with Allinson’s Olive Oil dough, this garlicky, buttery bread is a sure-fire way of baking your best homemade garlic bread ever.

Best Ever Garlic Bread

You could order Pizza Hut delivery… Or you could make your own homemade deep pan pizza. Whip up your dough on your lunch break, leave to prove and you could be enjoying slices of delicious deep dish pizza in your pjs by the end of the day.
Serve it sizzling in a skillet for a restaurant style experience or keep it simple in a baking tray…it’s all about the base after all. Now all you need to decide is what to watch on Netflix.
Spread the love for our recipe and tell other bakers what you think by leaving a review.
Prefer a thinner base? You will love our <a data-item-id="4064143f-cfc8-4ff6-b28b-df2b109ee91b" href="">Copycat Pizza Express recipe</a>.

Deep Pan Pizza

This Olive Oil bread is made using the Allinson Olive Oil dough - a great starter dough that can be used to create a range of delicious recipes, including this flavoursome and luxurious olive oil bread.

Olive Bread

This simple, delicious, Italian dessert is always a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It's particularly perfect for those warm summer days when you're craving a sweet, chilled dessert.
Whilst there are a few steps to this dessert, it’s really easy to pull them together in under an hour and totally worth the effort when you enjoy that first mouthful. This pud is ideal to make ahead of time, just pop in the fridge and let the ladyfingers do their thing, marinating and soaking up all the yummy flavours.
If you love Tiramisu as much as we do, you are going to want to check out our list of our best <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/desserts/tiramisu">Tiramisu recipes</a>. Have fun and experiment by mixing and matching flavours, or simply keep it classic.
Looking for a dairy-free alternative? Our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/vegan-tiramisu">Vegan Tiramisu</a> is the recipe for you - we’ve used plant based yoghurt and cream to create the most delicious vegan-friendly dessert.
<h3>What’s the best alcohol to use in Tiramisu?</h3>
Our recipe uses Marsala wine, which is the traditional alcohol used to soak the sponge fingers - but you can also use Kahlua, Madeira or dark rum. If you don’t want to use alcohol, you can always add a shot of espresso to your cream mix.

Tiramisu

This classic Italian flatbread is an ideal starter recipe, and we’re here to offer a helping hand at how to make focaccia – whether this is your first time, or your back to bake a classic favourite, this recipe is proven to go down a treat with the whole family.

Herb Focaccia

These mini cheese and tomato pizzas are fantastic to serve up at a party, the perfect finger food that doesn’t compromise on taste. Our cheese and tomato pizza recipe is quick and easy, meaning more time enjoying the party!

Mini Cheese & Tomato Pizza

This zesty&nbsp;recipe&nbsp;incorporates a blend of lemons, lemon thyme and ricotta cheese to make a fabulous cake worthy of any dinner party or afternoon tea. This cake&nbsp;featured in the second series of Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard on Channel 4.

Sicilian Lemon Thyme Cake

This traditional Italian Tiramisu recipe is sure to bring the flavours of this fresh Italian dessert to your home. Made with plant-based ingredients, this simple vegan tiramisu is creamy and indulgent, with a little punch of coffee and marsala to have everyone lining up for second helpings.
This deliciously moreish dessert stays fresh in the fridge for up to 2 days (if it's even around that long!).
To make individual servings, use straight glasses and a round cutter to add discs of sponge and layer as described in the below method steps. This will make 6-8 mini Tiramisus, subject to glass size.
If you're a sweet-toothed vegan struggling to find plant-based alternatives, our delicious vegan range of baking inspiration is sure to provide you with the answer to your sugar cravings. Let our <a data-item-id="a2fbf3db-046e-5eff-bb31-8f661eb1253f" href="">Vegan Chocolate and Raspberry Tart</a> steal your heart, or create something that tastes a million dollars with our <a data-item-id="71d62003-36dc-5f37-a4f9-61d359c87611" href="">Vegan Millionaires Shortbread.</a>

Vegan Tiramisu

What is the secret to good pizza dough? Well a great recipe of course.&nbsp;
If you are looking for a healthier alternative or to improve your digestive health this pizza is the one for you. A classic combo of ham and sweetcorn topping a fresh wholemeal pizza base. Or if you prefer once you have mastered the wholemeal pizza dough get creative with your favourite toppings to please the whole family.&nbsp;

Ham & Sweetcorn Wholemeal Pizza

This gluten free sundried tomato focaccia is a doddle to make. We've used gluten free buckwheat blend flour which is perfect for getting a rise out of breads. Rest assured bakers, taste and texture is not compromised with this gluten free alternative flour blend, and what's better, you can freeze your focaccia for zero waste! Seal in an airtight bag or container for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature and serve.&nbsp;

Gluten Free Sundried Tomato Focaccia

This sun dired tomato and herb focaccia is an Italian style bake. We've used Allinson's new addition 'Sun Dried Tomato &amp; Herb' sachet in our bake which is available to buy in your supermarket next to the yeast and flour. Treat your family to this wholesome delicious bread.

Sun Dried Tomato & Herb Focaccia

Turn up the heat on your every day focaccia, with sweet chilli for an added punch. Full of flavour, and a great accompanyment to any dish, our focaccia with hints of warm chilli is best served warm.

Sweet Chilli Focaccia

We all love a pizza, this creation is a great way to make the most of those christmas dinner leftovers. This tasty recipe for turkey, ham and cranberry pizza is a great combination. This would be great served hot or cold at&nbsp;a new year's eve&nbsp;party.

Turkey, Ham & Cranberry Pizza

Biscotti are traditional Italian hard biscuits made to drink with a strong espresso coffee. Our recipe for Vanilla Biscotti makes use of Nielsen Massey Vanilla Bean Paste to get a classic vanilla flavour. We've paired this with a hint of lemon to create a nice contrast in flavours.

Vanilla Biscotti

These crunchy Italian biscuits are double baked so they will keep well in a tin for a month. They are delicious served witOur crunchy Italian Cranberry &amp; Chocolate Chip Biscotti are double baked so they will keep well in a tin for a month. They are delicious served with coffee or dipped into a glass of dessert wine and make a great Christmas gift too. We've used Cocoa Powder for the chocolate element but you could just as easily work chocolate chips into the dough. If you are not keen on the chocolate try pistachios instead, they make a great partner for the cranberries.h coffee or dipped into a glass of dessert wine and make a great Christmas gift too.

Cranberry & Chocolate Biscotti

<h3>What is Easter bread?</h3>
There are many different types of Easter bread, like Italian and Greek. We've made our own version of Italian Easter bread with chocolate mini eggs.
Similar to a soft fluffy <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/brioche">brioche loaf</a>, we baked these using <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/allinsons">Allinson's</a> Strong White Bread Flour, so you can relax knowing these patterned buns will hold their shape. Then you and the family can decorate them with icing and mini chocolate eggs.
<h3>Why is bread significant at Easter?</h3>
Bread is often symbolic of Easter, as it can represent the body of Christ. Hot cross buns are also symbolic of Easter, with the cross resembling the crucifix.
<h3>What is Italian Easter bread?</h3>
Italian Easter bread is a traditional, plaited bread, enjoyed by families to celebrate Spring. There is a coloured egg in the centre of this plaited bread, with the dough scented with lemon zest. Italian Easter bread is light, soft and fluffy, similar to <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/festive-challah">festive challah.</a>
<h3>What is Greek Easter bread?</h3>
Also known as tsoureki, Greek Easter bread is soft and fluffy, made with three braids that symbolise the holy trinity. Greek Easter bread is similar to Italian Easter bread and Challah.

Easter Bread

Whether you've mastered the skills to knead the perfect pizza base or it's your first time making homemade pizza, you're going to love our Mozzeralla, Tomato and Basil Pizza. Arguably less is more, and this classic italian flavour combination is always a household winner (dare we say even for the fussy eaters!).