Description
Homemade pizza dough is a deliciously satisfying foundation for your favorite toppings, combining simplicity and flavor in every bite. This easy recipe yields a golden-brown crust that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside—perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners. With just a few ingredients and simple techniques, you’ll impress everyone with fresh, homemade pizza that keeps them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (312g)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp or 7g)
- 1 cup warm water (240ml) at 110°F (43°C)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
- 1 tsp salt (6g)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- Pour the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir until combined into a shaggy mass.
- Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide if needed, then roll out to desired thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pizza dough (117g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg