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pizza dough (homemade)

Homemade Pizza Dough

This quick-rise homemade pizza dough recipe delivers authentic artisan quality in just 90 minutes using a single-rise method. Made with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, olive oil and sugar, it creates a tender yet sturdy crust perfect for all your favorite pizza toppings. The recipe eliminates long waiting times while providing professional-quality results that rival your favorite pizzeria.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • ¾ cup warm water (100-110°F) (180mL)
  • 1 (.25-ounce/7g) packet active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (divided)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed (240g))
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for brushing)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • dough hook
  • large bowl
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet or pizza pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let the mixture stand until it is very frothy on top, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the flour, olive oil, salt and remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar to the bloomed yeast. Attach the dough hook and mix on low for about 1 minute. Increase to medium-low speed until the dough comes together in a ball, is smooth, and springs back when poked, about 5 minutes. If your dough is still very loose and sticky after 5 minutes, mix in more flour a tablespoon at a time, as needed.
  3. Shape the dough into a tight ball on the counter and place it in a lightly oiled large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft-free place to rise until the dough has doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  5. When the dough has doubled, punch it down and shape it into a 12” circle on a lightly floured surface, making a thicker rim around the outside edge. Transfer the dough to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or pizza pan and reshape into a circle if needed. Brush the rim with olive oil if desired, and top with sauce and your choice of pizza toppings or as directed by your recipe.
  6. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Notes

Use warm water between 100-110°F to activate the yeast properly. If dough is too sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time. For best results, let dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot. The dough can also be used for pizza rolls, calzones, or flatbreads.