Description
This pizza dough recipe is simple, quick, and creates a crispy yet chewy crust that’s perfect for any homemade pizza. With just a few ingredients, you can enjoy fresh, homemade pizza in no time!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough starts to form.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently. Divide it into two equal portions for two medium pizzas or keep it whole for one large pizza. Roll it out to your desired thickness.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for a pizza stone or 450°F (232°C) for a regular baking sheet.
- Add your desired sauce, cheese, and toppings to the pizza dough. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Leftover dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- If using frozen dough, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before use.
- If you want a more flavorful crust, add garlic powder or herbs like oregano to the dough.
- For a crispier crust, roll the dough thinner, or use a pizza stone for baking.
- Feel free to use bread flour for a chewier, thicker crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
