Description
Homemade Pizza Dough is the ultimate game-changer for pizza enthusiasts. This easy, versatile recipe allows you to create a delightful, soft, and chewy crust that serves as the perfect canvas for all your favorite toppings. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a cozy night in, making pizza from scratch has never been simpler or more satisfying. With just a few basic ingredients and straightforward instructions, this dough is accessible for beginners while still impressing seasoned bakers. Elevate your pizza nights with fresh, homemade dough that outshines any store-bought option!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add olive oil, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 5-6 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into two balls. Roll out each ball to your desired thickness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Depends on pizza topping and baking time
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the prepared dough (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 478
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 388mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg