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Homemade Pizza Dough

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Create your own pizza masterpiece with this easy homemade pizza dough recipe! With a warm, chewy crust and customizable toppings, you can impress family and friends. This dough is not only simple to make but also provides the perfect base for any flavor combination. Enjoy the delightful aroma of freshly baked pizza wafting through your kitchen as you gather around the table for a fun, delicious meal.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (300g)
  • ¾ cup warm water (180ml)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp or 7g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 tsp salt (5g)
  • 1 tsp sugar (4g)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Pour the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir until it forms a shaggy mass.
  4. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Gently punch down the dough to release air bubbles, then shape into desired forms for personal pizzas.
  • Author: Emily Harrison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: Varies based on toppings
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of dough (70g)
  • Calories: 175
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg