Homemade Pizza Dough

1h 15m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 1/3 cup of warm water (no more than 110 degrees) to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast (or one packet) to the water.
  3. 3Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the mixture.
  4. 4Stir the mixture until combined.
  5. 5Set the yeast mixture aside for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy on top.
  6. 6In a separate bowl, add three cups of bread flour.
  7. 7Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour and shake it around or whisk to combine.
  8. 8Before adding the yeast mixture, add two tablespoons of canola oil to the flour.
  9. 9Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture.
  10. 10Mix with a silicone spatula or your hands until it turns into a shaggy dough.
  11. 11Turn the dough out onto a clean, unfloured surface.
  12. 12Lightly spray or drizzle oil in the bowl you used for mixing and set it aside.
  13. 13Gather the dough together and knead it for about five minutes until it becomes smooth.
  14. 14Take the oiled bowl, place the dough in it top side down, swirl it around, and then flip it over.
  15. 15Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and let it sit for about an hour until it doubles in size.
  16. 16Punch the dough down and gather it up to the center.
  17. 17Roll the dough in on itself to form a smooth ball.
  18. 18Split the dough into two portions and form them into balls to make two pizzas, or adjust as desired.

Ingredients

  • 1.33 cup warm water
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp canola oil

Equipment

bowlsilicone spatulatowelplastic wrap

Tips

  • Ensure water temperature is no more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit for yeast activation.
  • Knead the dough for about five minutes until it becomes smooth.
  • Allow the dough to double in size, which should take about an hour.