Basic Pizza Dough: The Best Homemade Recipe for Pizza Lovers
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade pizza dough that is perfect for pizza lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 pizza crusts 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt together. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Once doubled in size, punch down the dough, then roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Top with your favorite ingredients and bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
- Make sure the water is not too hot, or it will kill the yeast.
- This dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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