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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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Course: main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16 slices (2 pizzas)
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups water warm from the tap
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (420 grams)

Instructions

  • Add warm water to a 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 active dry 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 the mixer seven minutes.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Turn off the mixer when your 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.

Video

Equipment

Stand Mixer
Stand Mixer
Bench Scraper Multi-tool
Pizza Stone
Pizza Stone

Notes

  • You want the water to be warm to the touch but not so hot it's uncomfortable.
  • You can knead this by hand if you don't have a stand mixer. Knead 10-15 minutes, until it's smooth and elastic.
  • 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 | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.