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

Homemade pizza is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. However, the key to achieving the perfect pizza lies in the foundation - the pizza dough. Making your own pizza dough may seem daunting, but with the right recipe and technique, it can be a fun and rewarding cooking experience.

There are endless variations of pizza dough recipes out there, but this particular recipe for pizza dough has been tried and tested to perfection. Whether you prefer a thin and crispy cru...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F)
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 5 ½ cups bread flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 crusts

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Let sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir whole wheat flour, oil, and salt into yeast mixture, then stir in 4 cups bread flour. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups bread flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When dough pulls together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large mixing bowl. Place dough into the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds and form each piece into a round. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    121 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 44mg