Description
Learn how to make easy homemade pizza dough from scratch with this simple recipe. This pizza dough is perfect for making your favorite pizza at home with a delicious crust that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 and 1/3 cups (320ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1 Tablespoon (13g) granulated sugar
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) Platinum Yeast from Red Star instant yeast (1 standard packet)
- 3 and 1/2 to 4 cups (438-500g) unbleached all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- sprinkle of cornmeal, for dusting the pan
Toppings (halve these amounts if making just 1 pizza)
- extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
- 1 cup (250g) store-bought pizza sauce
- 4 cups (1lb/454g) shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Whisk the yeast mixture: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it rest. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Beat until dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Knead the dough until elastic and smooth.
- Rise: Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 475°F (246°C) and prepare the pan.
- Shape the dough: Divide, shape, and let rest.
- Top & bake: Add toppings and bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Freeze leftover dough for future use.
- Prepare dough in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Use recommended tools for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
