Description
Learn how to make a quick pizza dough from scratch with this easy recipe. This homemade pizza crust is simple to prepare and yields a deliciously crispy base for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir to form a dough.
- Knead the Dough: On a floured surface, knead dough for 3–5 minutes until smooth.
- Rest and Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Roll Out and Bake: Roll dough, add toppings, and bake at 475°F (245°C) for 10–15 minutes.
Notes
- For a crisper crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes.
- Makes one 12-inch pizza or two thin-crust personal pizzas.
- Can be frozen after rising—wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 20–30 minutes rest)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ⅙ of pizza
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
