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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
  • Yield: 3 to 4 servings

Description

Learn how to make easy homemade pizza dough with just 6 simple ingredients. This recipe yields a deliciously chewy crust that you can top with your favorite ingredients and bake to perfection. Perfect for creating your own personalized pizza at home with a classic chewy texture and crisp edges.

Ingredients

Liquid Ingredients

  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ teaspoons sugar
  • 1 (¼-ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, stir together the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes until the yeast is frothy and bubbly, indicating it is active and ready to use.
  2. Mix Dough Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour and sea salt. Mix on medium speed to combine the dry ingredients.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the flour mixture. Continue mixing on medium speed until the dough forms into a ball around the hook, about 5 to 6 minutes. Adjust by adding water ½ tablespoon at a time if too dry, or a bit more flour if too sticky.
  4. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead by hand to create a smooth and elastic dough ball.
  5. First Rise: Lightly brush a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
  6. Shape the Dough: Turn the risen dough out onto a floured surface and stretch it to fit a 14-inch pizza pan or similar size.
  7. Bake the Pizza: Add your favorite toppings and bake according to your pizza recipe, typically 10 to 13 minutes in a 500°F oven until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Use warm water (about 110°F) to activate the yeast effectively.
  • If you prefer a thicker crust, allow the dough to rest a bit longer before shaping.
  • You can substitute bread flour for all-purpose flour for a chewier texture.
  • Letting the dough rise in a warm place speeds up fermentation.
  • Ensure the oven is fully preheated to 500°F for a crisp crust.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/easy-homemade-pizza-dough-recipe/