Description
Learn how to make a delicious homemade pizza dough from scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for pizza night at home!
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:
- 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
- Prepare the Dough: Whisk warm water, sugar, and yeast together in a mixing bowl. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in flour, olive oil, and salt. Beat until the dough comes together.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough in the mixer or by hand until soft and slightly tacky.
- Rise: Allow the dough to double in size for 60–90 minutes.
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 475°F (246°C) and prepare the pan.
- Shape the Dough: Divide, flatten, and shape the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Prepare Toppings: Choose your favorite toppings and preheat the oven.
- Top & Bake: Press dents in the dough, brush with olive oil, add sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake for 13–15 minutes.
- Serve: Slice the hot pizza and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for a few minutes before adding toppings.
- Experiment with different toppings like pepperoni, veggies, or even pineapple for a unique flavor.
- This dough can be frozen for future use—just thaw in the refrigerator before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pizza, Dough, Homemade, Easy, Italian, Vegetarian
