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Homemade Pizza Dough

Homemade Pizza Dough

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large pizza dough (about 12-inch pizza) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Homemade Pizza Dough recipe offers a simple, quick, and versatile base made from basic pantry ingredients. It produces a tender dough with crispy edges and a chewy interior, perfect for crafting any pizza style at home. Suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks, this dough beats store-bought options in flavor, texture, and cost-effectiveness.

Ingredients

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Basic Dough Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: Dissolve the active dry yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active and ready for use.
  2. Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Slowly pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil while stirring until a rough dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. This develops the gluten for a perfect stretchy texture.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. Shape the Dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles, divide if making multiple pizzas, and roll or stretch to your preferred thickness on a floured surface.
  6. Pre-Bake or Add Toppings: Optionally pre-bake the crust for a few minutes, or add sauce, cheese, and toppings before baking at 475°F (245°C) until golden and bubbly.

Notes

  • Use warm water (not hot) to activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Kneading thoroughly is essential for gluten development and dough elasticity.
  • Allow enough rising time for a light, airy texture.
  • Bake on a preheated pizza stone for improved crispiness and even cooking.
  • Avoid overloading toppings to prevent soggy dough.
  • Experiment with oils or fats like butter for different crust textures.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of dough
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: homemade pizza dough, easy pizza dough, pizza crust, pizza base, DIY pizza, pizza recipe

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