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Pizza Dough Recipe

Pizza Dough Recipe

Make the best homemade pizza with this easy pizza dough recipe. Crispy, chewy, and ready in under an hour—perfect for pizza night!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1 Large Pizza
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 113
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 to 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛–¼ teaspoon garlic powder and/or dried basil (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for brushing)
  • ¾ cup warm water (105–115°F)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pastry brush
  • Plastic wrap
  • Rolling pin (optional)
  • Pizza pan or baking stone
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and (optional) garlic powder and basil.
  2. Add olive oil and warm water. Stir well.
  3. Add the rest of the flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Knead briefly until smooth.
  5. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
  6. Deflate dough, then stretch or roll into a 12-inch circle.
  7. Place on a parchment-lined pizza pan. Pinch or fold edges for crust.
  8. Brush with olive oil and poke holes with a fork.
  9. Add toppings.
  10. Bake at 425°F for 13–15 minutes until golden.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, use bread flour.
  • You can refrigerate or freeze the dough after the first rise.
  • Add dried herbs or cheese for extra flavor.
  • Let dough come to room temperature before shaping if chilled.