Delicious Pizza Dough
A simple and versatile homemade pizza dough recipe that serves as the perfect base for your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Floured surface
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Plastic wrap or kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure and chewiness.
- 2 teaspoons Instant yeast Helps the dough rise quickly.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and controls fermentation.
- 1 teaspoon Sugar Feeds the yeast for better rise.
- 1.5 cups Warm water Activates the yeast; should be around 110°F.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Adds richness and moisture.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix thoroughly with a whisk or fork.
- Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Divide it into two equal portions for two medium pizzas or keep it whole for one large pizza.
- Roll out the dough to your desired thickness on a floured surface. Transfer to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add your favorite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
This pizza dough can be customized with different flours or toppings to suit your preferences.