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Pizza Dough

This easy-to-follow pizza dough recipe yields a perfectly soft and chewy crust, ideal for topping with your favorite ingredients, making it a staple for family meals and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2 pizzas
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure and chewiness to the crust
  • 1 packet instant yeast Activates the dough and helps it rise
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar Adds a touch of sweetness and helps yeast activation
  • 1 tbsp sea salt Enhances flavor and balances the dough
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Offers depth to flavors (omit for sweet pizza)
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water Hydrates the flour and activates yeast without cooking it
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Adds moisture and richness to the dough

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture, then pour in the warm water and olive oil.
  3. Stir with a spatula until the ingredients are just incorporated and the dough looks shaggy.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, adding flour as necessary until smooth.
Rising
  1. Lightly grease the dough ball and place it back in the bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm area for at least 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping
  1. Once risen, punch down the dough, fold it, and divide into two balls for two pizzas.
  2. Roll out on a floured surface to a circular shape, about 10 inches in diameter, creating a heightened rim for the crust.
Ready to Use
  1. The dough is now ready for your favorite pizza toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can freeze it for up to three months. To reheat, allow frozen dough to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.