Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
Description
The dough begins with proofing yeast in warm water with sugar to activate it. Flour and salt mix in a stand mixer, followed by adding yeast mixture and olive oil to form a dough ball. Kneading continues until the dough is smooth and elastic, adjusting water or flour as needed to achieve the right consistency.
Once kneaded, the dough is placed in an oiled bowl, covered, and left to rise until doubled, about one hour. After rising, it is shaped to fit a pizza pan, forming the base for various toppings before baking.
This dough yields a tender crust that can support multiple toppings and is a foundational recipe adaptable to different pizza styles. It can be baked in 10 to 13 minutes once topped according to preference.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water warm
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- 1 (¼-ounce) active dry yeast package
- 2 cups all-purpose flour see note
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the water, sugar, and the yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, place the flour and salt. Mix on medium speed until combined. Add the yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Mix on medium speed until the dough forms into a ball around the hook, 5 to 6 minutes. If the dough is too dry to form a ball, add water ½ tablespoon at a time until the mixture comes together. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth ball.
- Brush a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise until the dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Stretch to fit a 14-inch pizza pan or similar.
- Top and bake according to the pizza recipe you are using, typically 10 to 13 minutes in a 500°F oven, or until the crust is browned.
Notes
- Substitute half the all-purpose flour with white whole wheat flour for a slightly more whole grain dough.
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