Description
Homemade pizza dough fills your kitchen with the inviting aroma of freshly baked bread, making every pizza night a cherished experience. This easy recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, allowing you to create delicious, personalized pizzas from scratch. Say goodbye to store-bought dough and hello to a world of culinary creativity with your very own homemade masterpiece. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until combined. Knead on a floured surface for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Form into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough, shape into balls if desired, and roll out on a floured surface.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dough (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra chewiness, substitute all-purpose flour with bread flour. Enhance flavor by adding garlic powder or herbs to the dough. Store leftover dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.