Description
This Homemade Pizza Dough recipe is simple to make and results in a soft, chewy crust that’s perfect for any of your favorite toppings. Whether you’re making a classic Margherita or something more adventurous, this dough is the perfect base for your pizza night.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (395 grams) all-purpose flour or bread flour
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- ¼ ounce instant or active dry yeast packet (or 2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (105°F)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the warm water with the yeast. Stir until the yeast is dissolved and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy. If you’re using instant yeast, you can skip this step and mix it directly with the flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and kosher salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the salt.
- Pour the activated yeast mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or your hands until a dough begins to form.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it for about 6-8 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. You may need to add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky. It should be soft but not overly tacky.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll or stretch it into your desired pizza shape (round or rectangular).
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while you prepare the pizza. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it’s preheating.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a greased or parchment-lined pizza pan or stone. Add your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- For an extra flavor boost, add dried herbs like oregano, basil, or garlic powder to the dough.
- If you’re gluten-free, you can use a gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour, but adjust the recipe accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
