Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
Experience the joy of creating your own pizza with this easy-to-follow homemade pizza dough recipe. Perfectly crispy on the outside and delightfully chewy on the inside, this dough serves as a blank canvas for all your favorite toppings. Crafted from simple ingredients, it’s ideal for family gatherings or casual nights in with friends. Get ready to impress everyone with your culinary skills!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About eight slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (100°F to 110°F)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar; sprinkle in the yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: Create a well in the flour mixture, add activated yeast and olive oil, then stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough: Punch down gently, divide if necessary, and roll out on floured parchment paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg