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Classic Homemade Pizza Dough

Two golden-brown balls of fresh pizza dough dusted with flour, resting on a cooling rack.
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Create a perfect pizza crust from scratch for your next homemade pizza night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture.
  3. Mix with a spoon or in a stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
  6. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough and divide it into portions for your desired pizza size.
  8. You can use the dough immediately, or wrap it tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, let the dough rise for a second time after shaping it on your pizza peel.
  • If your dough tears when stretching, let it rest for 10 minutes and try again.
  • Experiment with different flours like bread flour for a chewier crust.

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