Homemade Pizza Dough: The Easy Way to Delicious Family Pies
Learn how to make the perfect homemade pizza dough that will elevate your family pizza night.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 medium pizzas 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, then roll it out on a floured surface to desired thickness for your pizza.
- Add your favorite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Experiment with different flours for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Pizza Dough, Pizza Recipe, Easy Pizza Dough