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Homemade Pizza Dough

This easy-to-make homemade pizza dough allows you to customize ingredients for a perfect pizza experience, whether for a cozy night in or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 pieces
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 tsp dry active yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup warm water About 110°F (43°C) is ideal.
  • 3 cups flour You can experiment with different types of flour.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

Preparing the Dough
  1. In a bowl, add the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir gently and let it rest in a warm spot for about 10 minutes, or until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and olive oil.
  3. Pour the frothy yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. If using a stand mixer, place the shaggy dough into the mixer bowl, attach the dough hook, and mix on high for 8-10 minutes.
  5. If mixing by hand, turn the dough onto the counter and knead with the heel of your palm for about 10 minutes, adjusting moisture with flour as needed.
  6. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let it rise until doubled in size.
Baking the Dough
  1. Once doubled, punch the dough down and roll it out on a floured surface, dividing it into two pieces.
  2. Shape into balls for immediate use or freeze.
  3. For pizza crusts, bake at 475°F (245°C) for about 12-15 minutes, or at 400°F (200°C) for bread loaves or flatbreads for around 20-25 minutes.

Notes

Store leftover dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for about 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before use. Experiment with adding herbs or substituting flour for variations.