5 from 18 votes
Easy Pizza Dough
This Easy Pizza Dough recipe yields a tender yet chewy base for homemade pizzas using simple pantry staples. The dough is prepared by activating yeast in warm water with sugar, then mixing in bread flour, olive oil, salt, and garlic powder, kneading to develop gluten. After a brief rest, it’s ready to roll out and bake with preferred toppings for a classic crust.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
185 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup water 110 degrees, warm
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a stand mixer mix the water, sugar and yeast together and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Add in the flour, oil, salt and garlic powder and whisk together on medium speed until well combined, then swap out for the dough hook and let it knead for 5 minutes on medium speed.
- Remove the dough hook and let it rest, covered with a damp clean towel for 30 minutes before using.
- Roll the pizza dough out with a bit of flour and when ready to use bake at 425 degrees topped with your favorite ingredients for 10-12 minutes.
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Notes
- Warm water should be around 110°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Resting the dough covered helps to keep it moist and easier to roll out.
- Once rolled, bake the pizza at 425°F for 10-12 minutes with desired toppings for a crisp crust.
Nutrition Information
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
71mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.