Description
Learn how to make a classic pizza dough at home with this easy and versatile recipe. This dough is perfect for creating your favorite pizza combinations right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour and stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Bake: Punch down the dough and divide it for two 12-inch pizzas, or keep whole for a thick crust. Roll out, add toppings, and bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the dough to cold ferment in the refrigerator overnight.
- This dough can also be frozen after the first rise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dough
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
