Description
Enjoy the art of pizza-making with this bubbly pizza dough recipe that promises a crispy, chewy crust, making your homemade pizza nights a hit. Learn how to create an artisan-style dough that bakes into a golden, airy, and flavorful base for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chew)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional:
- Garlic powder and dried oregano for added flavor
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until shaggy, then knead for 8–10 minutes by hand or in a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape: Divide the dough into 2 balls. Gently stretch each ball into a 10–12 inch circle by hand.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or steel if available. Top the dough as desired and bake for 7–10 minutes until crust is golden, crispy, and puffed.
Notes
- Use bread flour for a chewier texture.
- Don’t skip the yeast activation step — it ensures a good rise.
- Hand-stretching helps preserve air bubbles for a light crust.
- Top with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg