Homemade Pizza Dough
Homemade pizza dough is the heart of every great pizza, bringing families and friends together around a delicious meal. With its crispy crust and soft, chewy interior, this easy recipe requires just a few simple ingredients to create a base that’s perfect for any topping you desire. Whether you’re making a classic pepperoni or experimenting with gourmet combinations, this dough will elevate your homemade pizzas to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A (for baking time see pizza topping instructions)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes enough dough for four personal-sized pizzas (approximately four servings)
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix in flour, salt, and olive oil until combined into a shaggy mass.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, then divide it into portions and shape each into balls.
- Roll out each ball on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the prepared dough (about 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg