Description
Experience the joy of homemade pizza with this Easy Pizza Dough recipe. Crafted from simple, everyday ingredients, this dough delivers a perfect balance of texture and flavor that will elevate your pizza nights. Whether you’re prepping for a cozy movie marathon or a lively game night, this foolproof recipe guarantees delicious results every time. Get ready to impress your friends and family with a crust that’s soft on the inside and crispy on the outside!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (100°F – 110°F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center, pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough to release air bubbles and roll it out into your desired shape.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper, add sauce and toppings before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg