Description
This easy homemade pizza dough recipe makes the perfect base for any pizza. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a soft and chewy crust that’s perfect for your favorite toppings. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe will become your go-to for pizza nights!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast:
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. - Mix the dough:
Add olive oil, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until the dough begins to come together. - Knead:
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead with a stand mixer on medium speed for 5-6 minutes. - Let it rise:
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size. - Shape the dough:
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two balls (for two pizzas). Roll out each ball on a floured surface to your desired thickness. - Use or store:
Use immediately to make your pizza or refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake the pizza at the highest temperature your oven allows (usually 475-500°F) on a preheated pizza stone or baking steel.
- Freeze extra dough for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza crust
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg