Homemade Pizza Dough
Pizza night is a delightful way to bring family and friends together, and making your own pizza dough from scratch is easier than you think. With a perfect balance of chewiness and crispiness, this homemade pizza dough recipe transforms any gathering into a festive occasion. Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready for a pizza-making adventure that will impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on toppings
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes approximately two medium-sized pizza bases 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and olive oil; stir until combined.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough gently, divide it into portions, then roll out to shape your pizza bases.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza base (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg