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Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

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Experience the joy of crafting your own pizza dough with this simple and delicious recipe. With a perfect balance of chewiness and flavor, this dough will serve as the ideal base for your favorite toppings. Whether it’s game night or a casual Tuesday, making homemade pizza is sure to bring smiles and satisfaction to every table.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Makes approximately 8 pizza bases 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp or 7g)
  • 1 cup warm water (240ml, about 110°F or 43°C)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 tsp salt (6g)
  • 1 tsp sugar (4g)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center; add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until combined.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the risen dough, divide into portions, and shape into balls. Let rest for another 30 minutes before rolling out.
  • Author: Emily Harrison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: Not applicable
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball of dough (90g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg