Homemade Pizza Dough
This simple homemade pizza dough recipe is perfect for any toppings you can add. It makes enough for two delicious pizzas, enough to feed a family for Pizza Night. This simple and forgiving recipe is a great introduction to working with yeast.
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Servings: 2 pizzas
Calories: 116kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 3 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
- Add warm water to bowl with yeast. Let proof for five minutes. Continue if yeast turns foamy, or toss and start over with new yeast if it doesn't.1 1/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons yeast
- Add olive oil, salt, and flour. Combine in stand mixer with dough hook on low. If too sticky, add additional flour one tablespoon at a time. Let knead seven minutes.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 1/2 cups flour
- Turn off when dough springs back a little when you poke it. Cover with a damp towel in a warm place for 30-60 minutes.
- After rising, remove from the bowl and divide into two equal size pieces. Use immediately for your favorite pizza recipe or store in a loosely covered container in the fridge for up to three days.
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Notes
- You can freeze this in plastic bags for up to month if you make ahead. Let defrost in the fridge for a day, then let warm up from the fridge for a half hour before stretching for your pizzas.
- To bake, add sauce and toppings, then bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes, depending on how heavily you top your pizza.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1triangular slice | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g
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