Homemade Pizza Dough
A simple and customizable recipe for making perfect homemade pizza dough for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 2 medium pizzas
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it bubbles up and foams.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt until well combined.
- Combine mixtures: Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the yeast mixture along with olive oil. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to combine until a loose dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven: About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough, divide it into two portions, and roll each into the desired shape and thickness.
- Add toppings: Place the shaped dough onto parchment paper, adding sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- Bake the pizza: Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool a couple of minutes, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use warm water to activate the yeast and don’t rush the rising time.
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