To store pizza balls before cooking, you can follow these steps:
- Prepare the dough and shape it into balls.
- Place the dough balls on a lightly floured surface and cover them with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.
- Place the covered dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. This will allow the dough to relax and rise slightly, which will make it easier to roll out and shape later.
- If you plan to store the dough balls for longer than 24 hours, you can also wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to a month.
- When you are ready to use the dough, remove it from the refrigerator or freezer and allow it to come to room temperature before shaping and baking. You may need to let it sit for a few minutes longer if it was frozen to allow it to thaw completely.
- Preheat the oven and prepare your pizza according to your desired recipe.
- Bake the pizza according to the recipe instructions, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Make sure the dough is well-wrapped or covered to prevent it from drying out or picking up unwanted flavors from the fridge or freezer.
- If you are storing the dough balls in the fridge, try to keep them away from strong-smelling foods to prevent them from picking up any unwanted odors.
- If you are freezing the dough balls, place them in a zip-top bag or airtight container to prevent them from drying out or getting freezer burn.
- When you are ready to use the dough, you may need to let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes longer if it was frozen, to allow it to thaw completely.
- If the dough has become too chilled or stiff to work with easily, you can try warming it up slightly by placing it in a warm, moist environment for a few minutes. You can also try kneading the dough gently to warm it up.
