Description
If you’re craving that perfect pizza crust—crispy on the outside, tender and chewy on the inside—this homemade pizza dough is your answer. Ideal for quick dinners, weekend family meals, or anytime you want a fun kitchen project, this dough delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re planning a cozy pizza night, need a reliable base for calzones, or want to explore new dinner ideas, this easy recipe will become a go-to. It’s made from simple pantry ingredients and gives you the satisfaction of baking from scratch with unbeatable taste and texture. This is the kind of food idea that turns ordinary nights into delicious memories.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (around 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in flour and salt gradually, then add olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and divide if making multiple pizzas. Let rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Roll out to desired thickness, add toppings, and bake at 475°F for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rise Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes