Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

60 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1In the bowl of your stand mixer or a big bowl, add ¾ cup of warm water (100-110°F) (180ml).
  2. 2In the bowl of your stand mixer or a big bowl, add ¾ cup of warm water (100-110°F) (180ml).
  3. 3In the bowl of your stand mixer or a big bowl, add ¾ cup of warm water (100-110°F) (180ml).
  4. 4Add a ¼ ounce packet or 7 grams of active dry yeast, not instant yeast.
  5. 5Add a ¼ ounce packet or 7 grams of active dry yeast, not instant yeast.
  6. 6Add a ¼ ounce packet or 7 grams of active dry yeast, not instant yeast.
  7. 7Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar (honey or brown sugar can be used instead).
  8. 8Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar (honey or brown sugar can be used instead).
  9. 9Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar (honey or brown sugar can be used instead).
  10. 10Mix and set aside for 5-7 minutes or until you see a nice foamy head on top.
  11. 11Mix and set aside for 5-7 minutes or until you see a nice foamy head on top.
  12. 12Mix and set aside for 5-7 minutes or until you see a nice foamy head on top.
  13. 13Add 2 cups or 240 grams of all-purpose flour (bread flour for chewier pizza or double zero flour for a thinner crispier pizza).
  14. 14Add 2 cups or 240 grams of all-purpose flour (bread flour for chewier pizza or double zero flour for a thinner crispier pizza).
  15. 15Add 2 cups or 240 grams of all-purpose flour (bread flour for chewier pizza or double zero flour for a thinner crispier pizza).
  16. 16Add ¾ teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of sugar.
  17. 17Add ¾ teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of sugar.
  18. 18Add ¾ teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of sugar.
  19. 19Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  20. 20Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  21. 21Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  22. 22Mix on low for about a minute until the dough comes together.
  23. 23Mix on low for about a minute until the dough comes together.
  24. 24Mix on low for about a minute until the dough comes together.
  25. 25Increase speed to medium-low and run the mixer for about 5 minutes or until it comes together in a ball and has some elasticity.
  26. 26Increase speed to medium-low and run the mixer for about 5 minutes or until it comes together in a ball and has some elasticity.
  27. 27Increase speed to medium-low and run the mixer for about 5 minutes or until it comes together in a ball and has some elasticity.
  28. 28Add a tablespoon or two of flour if the dough seems too wet, or add a few tablespoons of warm water if the dough seems too dry.
  29. 29Add a tablespoon or two of flour if the dough seems too wet, or add a few tablespoons of warm water if the dough seems too dry.
  30. 30Add a tablespoon or two of flour if the dough seems too wet, or add a few tablespoons of warm water if the dough seems too dry.
  31. 31Lightly flour your countertop and transfer the dough.
  32. 32Lightly flour your countertop and transfer the dough.
  33. 33Lightly flour your countertop and transfer the dough.
  34. 34Give it a good stretch and press it away from you, bringing it in and pressing away.
  35. 35Give it a good stretch and press it away from you, bringing it in and pressing away.
  36. 36Give it a good stretch and press it away from you, bringing it in and pressing away.
  37. 37Lightly oil a large bowl, and transfer the dough to the bowl, turning it a few times so that it's oiled all over.
  38. 38Lightly oil a large bowl, and transfer the dough to the bowl, turning it a few times so that it's oiled all over.
  39. 39Lightly oil a large bowl, and transfer the dough to the bowl, turning it a few times so that it's oiled all over.
  40. 40Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic and let it sit in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
  41. 41Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic and let it sit in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
  42. 42Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic and let it sit in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
  43. 43Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  44. 44Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  45. 45Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  46. 46Spread the dough onto a baking sheet and form it into a circle.
  47. 47Spread the dough onto a baking sheet and form it into a circle.
  48. 48Spread the dough onto a baking sheet and form it into a circle.
  49. 49Spoon your sauce onto the middle, leaving a little border for the crust. Don't add too much sauce.
  50. 50Spoon your sauce onto the middle, leaving a little border for the crust. Don't add too much sauce.
  51. 51Spoon your sauce onto the middle, leaving a little border for the crust. Don't add too much sauce.
  52. 52Finish with mozzarella and other favorite toppings.
  53. 53Finish with mozzarella and other favorite toppings.
  54. 54Finish with mozzarella and other favorite toppings.
  55. 55Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  56. 56Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  57. 57Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 1 25-ounce/7g packet active dry yeast
  • 1 25-ounce/7g packet active dry yeast
  • 1 25-ounce/7g packet active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2.5 tbsp flour
  • 2.5 tbsp flour
  • 2.5 tbsp flour
  • 1 mozzarella
  • 1 mozzarella
  • 1 mozzarella
  • 1 pizza sauce
  • 1 pizza sauce
  • 1 pizza sauce

Equipment

stand mixerbig bowlmeasuring cupwooden spoon
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