Description
Experience the joy of creating your own pizza with this easy-to-follow dough recipe. Perfectly chewy and crispy, this dough serves as a blank canvas for your favorite toppings. Whether it’s movie night with friends or a cozy family dinner, this homemade pizza dough will elevate your culinary adventures and fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Gradually add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- After rising, roll out the dough to your desired thickness and add your favorite toppings before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on toppings
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (76g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a chewier crust, substitute all-purpose flour with bread flour. Add dried herbs like oregano or basil directly into the dough for extra flavor. Store leftover dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.