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Easy Pizza Dough

A quick and simple recipe for homemade pizza dough that delivers a delicious pizza base, perfect for any toppings you desire.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2 pizzas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 3/4 cup warm water Make sure it's warm but not hot.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture.
  4. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out the dough to your desired thickness for homemade pizza or stromboli.

Notes

Don't skip the kneading! It's the secret to a perfect crust. Use a little cornmeal on your baking sheet for a crispy bottom.