Description
Learn how to make homemade pizza dough from scratch with this easy recipe perfect for beginners. This versatile dough is ideal for creating your own delicious pizzas at home.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cornmeal for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Make a well, add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir to form dough.
- Knead Dough: Turn dough onto floured surface, knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth.
- Rise: Place dough in oiled bowl, let rise for 1-1 1/2 hours until doubled.
- Shape and Bake: Roll out dough, transfer to baking sheet, add toppings. Bake at 475°F for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix garlic powder or Italian herbs into the flour.
- This dough can be made ahead and frozen; thaw completely before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour rising time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pizza)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
