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Pizza Dough

Easy homemade pizza dough with a chewy, crispy crust that rises in about an hour. Perfect for thin or thick crust pizzas.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 large pizzas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup warm water about 110°F

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic wrap or clean kitchen towel
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup warm water (110°F), 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add the foamy yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough to release excess air, then divide into two equal portions. Shape each into a ball and let rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). On a floured surface, roll each dough ball into a 12-inch circle.
  8. For an extra crispy crust, prebake each dough circle on a baking sheet or pizza stone for 5 minutes at 475°F before adding sauce and toppings.

Notes

Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature before shaping.