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Best Homemade Pizza Dough

This quick homemade pizza dough recipe creates restaurant-quality pizza crust in just 30 minutes with only 5 basic ingredients. The secret lies in proper yeast activation and higher temperature baking for a perfectly crispy yet chewy crust. It's simple enough for weeknights but delicious enough to rival artisanal pizzerias.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water (105 degrees F)
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 to 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt

Equipment

  • pizza stone
  • oven
  • bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Place pizza stone in cold oven and let it heat completely, then maintain at 500°F for at least 10 minutes before baking.
  2. Combine warm water and sugar in large bowl. Sprinkle yeast over mixture and let foam for 5 minutes until bubbly. Stir in olive oil.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until shaggy dough forms. Knead on floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Roll dough on floured surface to desired shape. Transfer to parchment paper, add toppings, then slide onto preheated pizza stone.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Let rest 1 minute before slicing.

Notes

Water temperature is crucial - use thermometer or test on wrist for comfort. Adjust flour gradually based on humidity. Don't skip sugar as it fuels yeast activity. Let pizza rest 1 minute before slicing for better cheese set.