Description
This Classic Pizza Dough recipe yields a versatile, homemade pizza crust with a perfect balance of chewiness and crispiness. Made with simple ingredients and straightforward methods, it’s ideal for creating delicious homemade pizzas from scratch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the bowl. Stir with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add more flour, a tablespoon at a time, if the dough feels sticky.
- First Rise: Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough in it, turning once to coat all sides with oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape Dough: After rising, punch down the dough to release air. Divide it if making multiple pizzas. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness and shape.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Add your preferred sauce, cheese, and toppings on the shaped dough. Bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 10–14 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Notes
- This recipe yields enough dough for two 12-inch pizzas.
- You can refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours after the initial rise; allow it to come to room temperature before shaping.
- For a crispier crust, bake your pizza on a preheated pizza stone or steel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes (baking time)
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dough
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
