This homemade pizza dough recipe is perfect for creating a delicious and crispy crust for your favorite pizzas. With simple ingredients and easy baking techniques, you can enjoy a fresh Italian recipe right in your kitchen.
Making your own pizza dough allows you to customize the thickness and flavor of the crust, making it a fun and rewarding bread making experience.
Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
This pizza dough recipe yields a soft and elastic dough that can be rolled out to your desired thickness. It takes about 1.5 hours to prepare and rise, making it a great option for a weekend family dinner or a casual get-together.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness for your pizza.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rise Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 pizza crusts
- Calories: 150kcal per crust
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
