Homemade Pizza Dough
Making your own pizza dough at home is simple and rewarding. This recipe yields a crispy and chewy crust that's perfect for any homemade pizza. You can customize it with your favorite toppings!
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 whisk or fork
- 1 clean kitchen towel
- 1 rolling pin (optional)
- 1 baking sheet or pizza stone
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water 110°F or 45°C
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add the olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and transfer the dough onto it. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Form the dough into a ball and place it in the large mixing bowl. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to remove any air bubbles.
- Your dough is now ready to be rolled out and topped with your favorite ingredients.
Notes
This dough can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze the dough for up to 3 months; just let it thaw in the fridge before using.
Ensure your water is warm but not hot, as excessive heat can kill the yeast.