Homemade Pizza Dough
This Homemade Pizza Dough is soft, chewy, and perfect for all your favorite toppings. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create delicious, bakery-style crust right at home.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 1/2 cups warm water 110°F (43°C)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add olive oil, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into two equal portions, and shape each into a ball.
- Roll out each dough ball on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Transfer dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone, add toppings, and bake for 12–15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Notes
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the rolled-out dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 165
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 5g
