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Pizza Dough

Irresistibly Easy Pizza Dough: Your Ultimate Homemade Base

Craft your own pizza dough from scratch with this easy recipe, perfect for homemade pizza nights!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure for crust
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast Essential for leavening
  • 1.5 cups Warm water Around 110°F for activation
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Adds moisture and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Supports yeast activation

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Floured Surface
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

How to Make Pizza Dough
  1. In a small bowl, mix your warm water with sugar, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow it to sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and salt, mixing well. Create a well in the center, then pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and set it in a warm spot. Let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down, divide into portions, and shape them into balls.
  6. Roll each ball to your desired thickness on a floured surface.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Experiment with adding herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor. Allow dough to rise in a warm area for optimal results.

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