Pizza Dough Perfection: Easy Recipe for Ultimate Homemade Pies
Discover the secret to making perfect pizza dough at home with this easy recipe that guarantees delicious homemade pies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 large pizzas
- Category: Italian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Punch down the dough, then roll out to desired thickness and shape.
- Add toppings, and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone.
- Experiment with different flours for varying textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg