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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

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A simple and foolproof recipe for homemade pizza dough that yields a crispy yet tender crust with a perfect balance of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 ⅓ cups (320 ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until the dough starts to come together; it will be shaggy and sticky.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead by hand for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour sparingly if too sticky.
  4. First rise: Lightly oil the mixing bowl, place dough inside, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  5. Shape and bake: Punch down dough, divide if desired, roll or stretch on floured surface, add toppings, and bake on preheated pizza stone or baking sheet at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbly.

Notes

Use warm water about 110°F to activate yeast properly. If dough shrinks when shaping, let it rest 5 minutes. For crispier crust, use a pizza stone. Avoid overloading pizza with toppings to prevent sogginess. Brushing crust with garlic-infused olive oil before baking adds smoky flavor. Dough can be refrigerated overnight for deeper flavor or frozen for up to 3 months.

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