Description
Learn how to make classic pizza dough at home with this easy recipe. This versatile dough is perfect for creating your favorite pizza combinations.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Dissolve sugar in warm water, sprinkle yeast on top, let sit until foamy.
- Mix Dough: Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add yeast mixture and olive oil, stir into a rough dough.
- Knead: Turn dough out, knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Rise: Place dough in oiled bowl, let rise for 1-1 1/2 hours until doubled.
- Shape & Bake: Divide dough, roll into shape, add toppings, bake at 475°F for 12–15 minutes.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the dough rise in the fridge overnight.
- Extra dough can be frozen; thaw in the fridge before use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dough
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
