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.
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Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 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.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 1g
Nutrition Disclaimer
The Chef Marcy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.