Description
A classic pizza dough recipe perfect for making homemade pizzas with a chewy and crisp crust.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it if needed. Shape and roll out to your desired pizza size and thickness.
- Top with your favorite ingredients and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and crisp.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months.
- Use bread flour for a chewier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
