How to Master Galaxy Crust Pizza Technique

Natural Color Marbling Technique

Strategic dough division and minimal mixing creating distinct color swirls. This technique preserves color separation through careful handling and deliberate folding rather than thorough kneading.

Temperature Management Strategy

Precision heating approach ensuring proper crust development despite varied dough components. This method balances extreme heat with timing considerations to achieve perfect texture across differently colored sections.

Visual Design Enhancement

Deliberate topping arrangement complementing underlying dough patterns. This technique uses strategic placement of contrasting ingredients to heighten the cosmic visual effect.

Texture Contrast Development

Hydration balance method creating ideal chew-to-crisp ratio. This approach accounts for the moisture absorption differences of various colorants to maintain consistent dough texture throughout.

Baking Tips

For the most vibrant galaxy effect, don't overmix the colored doughs – you want distinct swirls rather than a uniform color

All coloring ingredients used are natural food powders available at specialty food stores or online retailers

A pizza stone or steel is highly recommended for achieving proper crust texture and even cooking

Let the pizza dough come to room temperature before stretching if it's been refrigerated

For the deepest blue color, look for butterfly pea flower powder rather than the whole flowers

Don't overload the pizza with toppings, which can make the crust soggy and overwhelm the galaxy effect

If you don't have all the coloring ingredients, even using just charcoal powder and butterfly pea powder can create a striking effect

The dough can be made a day ahead and refrigerated overnight for better flavor development

Ensure your oven is fully preheated before baking for proper crust development

For a vegan version, use plant-based cheeses and check that your food colorings are vegan-friendly

To enhance the galaxy effect, consider adding a small amount of white dough with titanium dioxide food coloring (if available) for contrast

For special occasions, serve the pizza under black lights – the natural blue colorings may fluoresce for an even more dramatic effect

Galaxy Crust Pizza

Name: Galaxy Crust Pizza
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 2 12-inch pizzas
Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Ingredients: For the Galaxy Pizza Dough:; 4 cups bread flour, plus extra for dusting; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons instant yeast; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/3 cups warm water (about 110°F); 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for coating bowl; 1 tablespoon activated charcoal powder (food grade); 2 tablespoons butterfly pea flower powder (or 2 teaspoons blue spirulina); 1 tablespoon beetroot powder; 1 teaspoon purple sweet potato powder (optional); For the Sauce and Toppings:; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or plant-based alternative); 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional); 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup black olives, sliced; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; Fresh basil leaves for garnish; For the Star Garnish:; 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (or vegan alternative); Edible silver or gold star sprinkles (optional); Pinch of edible silver luster dust (optional); For Equipment:; Pizza stone or steel (highly recommended); Pizza peel or flat baking sheet

Galaxy Crust Pizza features a stunning marbled dough infused with natural colorings that create a cosmic swirl pattern reminiscent of distant galaxies. This medium-difficulty pizza balances visual spectacle with exceptional flavor, combining a perfectly chewy-crisp crust with thoughtfully selected toppings. The specialized dough technique and balanced flavor development offers a rewarding challenge for home cooks looking to create something uniquely beautiful while maintaining authentic pizza qualities.

Prep Time

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

2H15 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Galaxy Pizza Dough:

4 cups bread flour, plus extra for dusting

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons instant yeast

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/3 cups warm water (about 110°F)

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for coating bowl

1 tablespoon activated charcoal powder (food grade)

2 tablespoons butterfly pea flower powder (or 2 teaspoons blue spirulina)

1 tablespoon beetroot powder

1 teaspoon purple sweet potato powder (optional)

For the Sauce and Toppings:

1 cup tomato sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or plant-based alternative)

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup black olives, sliced

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

Fresh basil leaves for garnish

For the Star Garnish:

1/4 cup ricotta cheese (or vegan alternative)

Edible silver or gold star sprinkles (optional)

Pinch of edible silver luster dust (optional)

For Equipment:

Pizza stone or steel (highly recommended)

Pizza peel or flat baking sheet

Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)

3-4 small bowls for colored doughs

Plastic wrap

Parchment paper

Instructions

Start by making the base dough. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well to distribute ingredients evenly.

Add warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand for 8-10 minutes or with a stand mixer with dough hook for about 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Divide the dough into four equal portions (approximately 250g each). Set one portion aside as plain dough. Place the other three portions in separate bowls for coloring.

For the colored doughs: To the first bowl, add activated charcoal powder and knead until evenly black. To the second bowl, add butterfly pea flower powder and knead until deep blue. To the third bowl, add beetroot powder (and optional purple sweet potato powder) for a reddish-purple hue. Knead each until the color is uniform.

Lightly oil a large bowl. Take small pieces from each colored dough and the plain dough, placing them randomly in the bowl. Don't mix them together yet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, until doubled in size.

While the dough rises, place a pizza stone or steel in the oven and preheat to 500°F (260°C) for at least 45 minutes before baking. Prepare the sauce by mixing tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

After the dough has risen, gently turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into two equal portions for two pizzas. Gently shape each portion into a ball, being careful not to overmix the colors – you want distinct swirls, not a uniform color.

Working with one dough ball at a time, flatten gently with your hands, then stretch or roll into a 12-inch circle. The stretching process will naturally create galaxy-like swirls in the dough. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper dusted with flour or cornmeal.

Spread half the sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust. Top with half the mozzarella, then arrange cherry tomatoes, black olives, and red onion slices. If using feta, sprinkle it over the top.

Carefully slide the pizza with parchment paper onto the preheated stone or steel. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is puffed and cheese is bubbly and starting to brown in spots. The colored sections will create a stunning galaxy-like appearance.

After removing from the oven, add small dollops of ricotta cheese to represent stars. Sprinkle with edible star sprinkles and/or a light dusting of edible silver luster dust for a cosmic shimmer effect. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Repeat the process with the second dough ball. Slice and serve while hot.

Galaxy Crust Pizza

JUE

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