Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
Experience the joy of crafting your own pizza dough from scratch! This simple, yet rewarding recipe fills your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Whether you’re hosting a game night or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this homemade dough serves as the perfect base for your favorite toppings. With just a few essential ingredients, you can create a deliciously chewy crust that elevates any pizza to pizzeria-level perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on topping
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Punch down the risen dough, divide into portions, and roll out to desired thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of dough (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg