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Homemade Pizza Dough

Create a golden, crispy yet chewy pizza dough in your kitchen that's better than store-bought.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 large pizzas
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup warm water should be warm to activate yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix warm water with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
  3. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Alternatively, refrigerate overnight for a slower rise.
  5. Punch down the dough and roll it out to fit your pizza pan.
Baking
  1. Top with your favorite ingredients and bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden.

Notes

For extra flavor, add herbs like oregano or garlic powder into the dough. Store leftover dough in the fridge for about 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.