5 from 276 votes
Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
This homemade pizza dough recipe uses basic pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, garlic powder, and olive oil to create a soft yet slightly sticky dough. The dough is kneaded and allowed to rise until doubled, producing a light texture with a chewy crumb. Brushing with olive oil and poking with a fork prepares it for a crisp crust when baked.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
Calories:
341 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour divided
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for brushing the dough
- ¾ cup water warm
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, the yeast, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the warm water and mix well.
- Gradually stir in another 1 cup flour, stirring until the dough forms a soft, elastic ball. Use the remaining 1/3 cup flour only if needed. The dough should still be slightly sticky, but able to form a ball.
- Prepare a large, clean bowl by very generously brushing with olive oil.
- Transfer the dough ball to the bowl and turn once so that the dough is lightly oiled on all sides. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled, 30-60 minutes.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down then transfer to a floured surface and knead for 1 minute until smooth.
- Roll the dough into a large circle, then place on a pizza pan. Poke the dough all over with a fork, then brush the dough with olive oil.
- To make the pizza, preheat the oven to 425F. Top the dough with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and the toppings of your choice. Bake the pizza at 425F for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and reaches your desired level of doneness. Cut the pizza into wedges and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
98mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.