Description
Experience the joy of homemade pizza with this easy pizza dough recipe! Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dough creates a chewy, flavorful crust that serves as a delicious canvas for your favorite toppings. In just a few simple steps, you’ll transform basic ingredients into a delightful pizza base that will impress everyone at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (420g)
- 1 ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water and sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Add the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients; mix until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, shape it into your desired pizza base, and bake at 475°F (245°C) until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg