Description
A versatile, professional-grade pizza dough that is easy to make at home. This recipe produces a crust with a golden, crispy exterior and a soft, chewy center.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (105-115F)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the olive oil and salt until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the bread flour until a shaggy dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead by hand for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions.
- Stretch or roll the dough into pizza circles, add toppings, and bake at 475F (245C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American