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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

A perfectly formed ball of foolproof pizza dough dusted with flour, ready for baking.
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Create a delicious, pizzeria-quality pizza crust from scratch with this simple and reliable recipe. Perfect for your next pizza night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  5. Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
  6. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. You can use it immediately or wrap it tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, preheat your pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven while the dough is rising.
  • If you prefer a thicker crust, use all of the dough for one pizza. For a thinner crust, divide the dough in half.
  • This dough is versatile and can be used for calzones or focaccia as well.

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