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Freshly made homemade pizza dough ready for toppings

Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

This easy homemade pizza dough recipe transforms cooking into a joyful experience, creating a delicious and chewy crust perfect for your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 2 pizzas
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dough
  • 1 cup warm water (105°F) Activates yeast; any warm liquid works!
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Feeds yeast; honey is a great substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast Essential for rising; instant yeast can be used as well.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Adds a rich flavor; any neutral oil is a good alternative.
  • 2 to 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Forms structure; whole wheat flour works too but may need more kneading.
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Enhances flavor; kosher salt is an option for a coarser touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in olive oil, then add flour and salt until a dough ball forms.
  4. Knead on a floured surface until smooth (about 5-8 minutes).
  5. Optionally let rise for 10 minutes.
  6. Roll out the dough and place on parchment paper, then add your sauce, cheese, and favorite toppings.
  7. Transfer to pizza stone and bake for 11-14 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftover dough wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze before first rise for longer storage.