Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade pizza dough from scratch, perfect for any pizza toppings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix in the olive oil and salt into the frothy yeast mixture.
- Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, stirring until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough, roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Notes
For best results, allow the dough to rest in the fridge for 24 hours for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg