Pizza Dough
Create the perfect pizza dough that is soft, chewy, and ready to be topped with your favorite ingredients. This easy-to-follow recipe will have you making delicious homemade pizzas in no time. Gather your friends and family for a fun pizza night, where everyone can customize their own creations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on pizza toppings
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (100°F to 110°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water and yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into portions. Shape each portion into balls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg