Pizza Dough Recipe Food
Get a crisp, airy Italian-style crust with this homemade pizza dough recipe that's perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make with pantry staples and no fancy equipment needed.
Ingredients
- 500 g King Arthur all-purpose flour flour King Arthur all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chew)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt salt Morton or Diamond Crystal
- 1 tsp granulated sugar or honey sugar or honey optional—feeds the yeast for a faster rise
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast yeast Fleischmann’s or SAF Instant
- 325 ml lukewarm water water 105°F–115°F
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil olive oil California Olive Ranch or Colavita
- Cornmeal or semolina for dusting
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk lukewarm water with sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Wait 5–7 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour and salt—measuring by weight gives consistent results.
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the bowl. Bring it into a shaggy dough, knead for 6–8 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough, shape into balls, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 500°F. Prepare your baking surface.
- Stretch the dough, add toppings, and bake for 8–12 minutes.
- Let the pizza cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Weighing flour gives better results. Avoid over-proofing the dough. Relax the dough before shaping for easier stretching.
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