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Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 1 (12-inch) pizza crust
Calories: 1420kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Skip the lackluster store bought stuff and make Homemade Pizza Dough instead! It's so soft, easy to make, and perfect for enjoying with all of your favorite pizza toppings. The best part is that you only need seven simple ingredients to make this dough! 
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2-2⅓ cups all-purpose flour 240-280 grams
  • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast 7 grams (1 envelope)
  • 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar 6 grams
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 25 grams
  • ¾ cup water 170 grams, warm (105-110°F)
  • Cornmeal for dusting

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix on medium-low speed until combined.
    2-2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast, 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
    dry ingredients in a mixing bowl
  • Add in the olive oil and water. Mix on medium speed until the dough forms a ball around the hook, about 5-6 minutes.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, ¾ cup water
    wet ingredients in a mixing bowl
  • Brush a large bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl and cover loosely with plastic. Set aside in a warm place and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
    ball of pizza dough in a mixing bowl
  • Once risen, punch the dough down and transfer to a floured surface. Use your hands or rolling pin to form the dough into a 12-inch circle.
  • Dust a baking sheet or pizza pan with cornmeal and transfer the dough to the pan. Add desired toppings and bake at 425°F until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
    Cornmeal

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Notes

  • You can use bread flour in place of the all-purpose for a chewier pizza crust.
  • You can substitute up to ½ cup of all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour, if desired.
  • You can use honey in place of the sugar.
  • You can use any neutral-tasting oil in place of the olive oil.
Storage: Store homemade pizza dough tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before baking or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 1420kcal | Carbohydrates: 240g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 1773mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 14mg