Description
A simple and rewarding homemade pizza dough recipe that allows you to control the ingredients and customize your pizza to your taste.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 4 cups (500 grams)
- Active dry yeast: 2 teaspoons (7 grams)
- Warm water: 1 ½ cups (360 ml) at about 110°F (43°C)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (6 grams)
- Optional herbs: Dried oregano, basil, or rosemary
- Optional garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Optional Parmesan cheese: Grated
- Optional whole wheat flour: Substitute part of the all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each into a ball.
- Optionally, let the dough balls rest for another 30 minutes covered with a towel.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare your baking surface.
- Roll out each dough ball into your desired pizza shape and thickness, then transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
Notes
- Store homemade pizza dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use warm water to activate the yeast for best results.
- Allow the dough to rise properly for a light and airy crust.
- Experiment with different variations like whole wheat or herb-infused dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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