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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

Pizza dough made from scratch makes dinner in even more delicous than your favorite takeout.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 12 minutes
Rise Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 199kcal
Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 package active dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Add the yeast to the warm water along with half of the sugar from the recipe. Stir slightly then let the mixture sit until it just starts to foam--5 to 8 minutes or so. 
  • In a medium bowl, add the flour, remaining sugar, salt, olive oil and yeast mixture. Stir to combine, then use your hands to mash the mixture around in the bowl until a shaggy ball starts to form. 
  • Sprinkle the counter lightly with flour and knead the ball until smoother and more elastic--about 4 or 5 minutes. Place the dough back in the same bowl and drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil to keep the dough from forming a hard crust. 
  • Cover with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise until doubled or almost doubled--about 45 minutes or so. 
  • Use in your favorite recipes! For making pizza, roll out or use your hands to get the desired thickness. Bake at 425 with your favorite toppings until crispy and golden. 

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg