Description
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked pizza filling your home. This easy pizza dough recipe creates a golden-brown crust that’s chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside, perfect for topping with your favorites. Whether it’s a casual family dinner or a lively gathering with friends, this homemade dough will impress everyone at the table. Gather your ingredients and let’s embark on a delicious culinary adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm water (100°F to 110°F)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Punch down gently, shape into desired form, and let rest for another 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on toppings
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pizza crust (100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg