Pizza Dough
A simple and delicious homemade pizza dough recipe that can be easily made in your own kitchen, perfect for any type of pizza night.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups Flour Use all purpose flour for best results
- 1.25 cups Warm water Warm like a comfy bath, not hot
- 2.25 teaspoons Yeast One packet of active dry yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Helps with texture and flavor
- 1 teaspoon Sugar or honey Optional, helps yeast wake up
Optional Flavor Add-Ins
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Mix into the flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning For a herby crust
- 2-3 tablespoons Grated parmesan For a savory kick
- 1 pinch Crushed red pepper For a tiny bite of heat
- 2 tablespoons Garlic infused olive oil If available
Instructions
Mixing the Dough
- Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it looks foamy.
- Stir in olive oil and salt, then add flour gradually. Start with a spoon, then switch to hands once it gets shaggy.
- Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes until it looks smooth and bouncy.
Letting it Rise
- Cover the bowl and let it rise until doubled, usually 60 to 90 minutes in a warm spot.
Stretching the Dough
- Lightly flour your counter and hands.
- Press the dough into a disc with your fingertips, leaving the edge slightly thicker for a puffy crust.
- Let gravity help you stretch by picking it up and rotating gently.
- If it shrinks back, let it rest for 5 more minutes.
Notes
Go easy on wet ingredients to prevent handling issues. Use parchment paper for transferring to a hot pan.