Elevate Your Pizza Game: How to Make Coffee-Infused Pizza Dough

Elevate Your Pizza Game: How to Make Coffee-Infused Pizza Dough

If you've been following us for a while, you've likely mastered our 72-hour dough recipe. We love the long fermentation time, which we find ideal for developing deep flavor and a perfect texture.

But what if we told you there’s a way to take your dough to the next level? Today, we’re experimenting with a simple yet game-changing twist: substituting water with coffee. Yes, you heard that right—coffee-infused pizza dough.

Why Coffee?

Coffee adds a rich, subtle complexity to your dough that will surprise and delight your taste buds. This simple substitution will elevate your pizza dough to a new level of culinary genius.

How to Make Coffee-Infused Dough

The process is straightforward. Instead of the usual 1 1/2 cups of water, you’ll use 1 1/2 cups of coffee. Any coffee you enjoy drinking will work perfectly—just make sure it’s at room temperature. If the coffee is too hot, it could kill the yeast, so this step is crucial.

What Can You Make with Coffee Dough?

Now that you’ve got your coffee-infused dough, the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re in the mood for a unique pizza with a hint of coffee flavor or decadent coffee-flavored cinnamon buns, this dough is your ticket to culinary creativity.

So, what will it be? A bold pizza that’s sure to impress, or a batch of irresistible cinnamon buns? The choice is yours!