How to Make Pizza Dough is a key step in crafting a delicious homemade pizza. Making pizza dough is easier than you think. It’s a precise yet rewarding process in your kitchen. It begins with a simple combination of yeast, sugar, and water, which sets the stage for the dough to rise and become beautifully elastic. As you gradually mix this yeast mixture with flour, the ingredients come together like old friends forming a bond. Kneading transforms the dough into a smooth and pliable ball.

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Pizza Dough

This recipe makes 2- 12 inch pizzas

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

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• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar 110°F or 43°C)
• 1 cup warm water 110°F or 43°C)
• 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 1/2 to 3 cups
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

 

Activate the yeast

• In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy. This indicates that the yeast is activated and ready for use.

Mix the Dough

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and the salt.Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.

Knead the Dough

• Stir the wet and dry ingredients together until a dough begins to form.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until you have a smooth, elastic ball of dough. It should be slightly tacky but not overly sticky.

First Rise:

• Place the dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl and cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1-1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.

Shape the Dough

• Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough in half (this recipe makes two 12-inch pizzas) and shape each portion into a pizza crust on a floured surface. You can roll it out with a rolling pin or use your hands to stretch it into the desired shape.