Description
A simple and versatile pizza dough recipe perfect for homemade pizzas.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into two portions for two 12-inch pizzas or use as desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.