How to Make Easy Homemade Pizza Dough - A Step-by-Step Guide

Many of us have a special place in our hearts for pizza. Its delicious combination of cheese, sauce, and toppings is hard to resist. And while ordering out for pizza can be convenient, making your own homemade pizza can be a fun and rewarding experience. Plus, with the right recipe, it can be surprisingly easy!

One of the most essential components of a great homemade pizza is the dough. And luckily, making your own pizza dough at home is not as daunting as it may seem. With just a few...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 12-inch pizza crust

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C), and lightly grease a pizza pan.
  • Place warm water in a bowl; add yeast and sugar. Mix and let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Add flour, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture; beat until smooth. You can do this by hand or use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook to make it easier.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a 12-inch circle.
  • Transfer to the prepared pizza pan.
  • Spread crust with sauce and toppings of your choice.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    170 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 293mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 55mg