Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
Making homemade pizza dough is easy and rewarding! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a soft, chewy, and crispy pizza crust that’s perfect for any topping. This pizza dough recipe is quick, delicious, and makes the best base for your homemade pizza.
Yield: 4 serving
Calories: 180kcal
Materials
- 2 to 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour 250-295g – divided
- 1 packet instant yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon garlic powder and/or dried basil leaves optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for greasing
- ¾ cup warm water 175ml
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast:
- In a small bowl, mix ¾ cup warm water with 1 ½ teaspoons sugar. Stir until dissolved, then add the yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and optional garlic powder/basil.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough begins to form.
- Knead the Dough:
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise:
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Bake:
- Punch down the dough, roll it out to desired thickness, and bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.