Description
This homemade pizza dough recipe delivers a perfect balance of chewy and crispy crust. Made with simple pantry ingredients and easy steps, it’s ideal for family dinners, pizza nights, or make-ahead freezer meals. With helpful tips, ingredient swaps, and expert FAQs, this dough is your new go-to for delicious, homemade pizza every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) bread flour, sifted: provides chewiness and structure
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar: feeds the yeast and adds mild sweetness
- 1 teaspoon salt: enhances flavor and supports gluten strength
- 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast: helps the dough rise quickly and consistently
- ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon (195 ml) lukewarm water (105–115°F): hydrates dough and activates yeast
- Olive oil, for greasing: prevents sticking and adds subtle flavor
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix using the dough hook until evenly blended.
- Slowly add lukewarm water while mixing on low speed. Mix until a rough dough forms (2–3 minutes).
- Continue kneading for 7 minutes on low-medium speed until dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky. Adjust with flour or water as needed.
- Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, turn to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- After rising, gently punch down the dough to release air. Shape into a disc or divide as desired for multiple pizzas.
- Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes if previously chilled. Roll out, top, and bake as desired.
Notes
- Use bread flour for best texture; substitute with all-purpose if needed.
- Warm water should be between 105–115°F to activate yeast effectively.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Let frozen dough thaw in the fridge overnight and rest at room temperature before use.
- Don’t over-flour the dough — a slightly sticky texture ensures a soft, chewy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes (baking time not included in original, estimated)
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of 14-inch crust)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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