Easy Pizza Dough

Make pizza at home with a soft, easy dough that needs few ingredients.

introduction

This Easy Pizza Dough is simple and quick. You mix flour, yeast, salt, water, and olive oil. Let it rise, then roll and bake. If you like easy recipes for dessert after pizza, try this easy black raspberry pie for a sweet finish.

why make this recipe

This dough is fast and needs few things. It makes a soft crust. You can use it for pizza or stromboli. It saves money and tastes better than store dough.

how to make Easy Pizza Dough

1. Proof the yeast: Mix warm water and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on top. Wait 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
3. Combine: Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well. Stir until a rough dough forms.
4. Knead: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. First rise: Put the dough in a greased bowl. Cover it and place in a warm spot. Let it rise 1 hour, until doubled.
6. Shape and use: Punch down the dough. Roll it out for pizza or shape it for stromboli. Add toppings and bake.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions :

1. In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Stir until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Roll out and use for pizza or stromboli.

how to serve Easy Pizza Dough

Top the rolled dough with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese bubbles. Slice and serve hot. For stromboli, fill, roll, and bake, then cut into pieces.

how to store Easy Pizza Dough

• Short term: Keep the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• Long term: Wrap the dough tightly and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
• Baked pizza: Store slices in the fridge for 3–4 days in an airtight container.

tips to make Easy Pizza Dough

• Use warm water (about 100–110°F / 38–43°C) to wake the yeast.
• Don’t add too much flour; the dough should be slightly tacky.
• Let the dough rest if it springs back while you roll it.
• For a crispier crust, bake on a hot pizza stone or preheated baking sheet.

variation (if any)

• Whole wheat: Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour.
• Garlic herb: Mix 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon dried herbs into the flour.
• Thin crust: Roll the dough thinner and bake at a higher temperature for a shorter time.

FAQs

Q: Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast?
A: Yes. If you use instant yeast, mix it with the dry ingredients and skip the proofing step. Use the same amount.

Q: How long should I let the dough rise?
A: About 1 hour at room temperature, until doubled. Cooler rooms may take longer.

Q: Can I make this dough ahead?
A: Yes. After the first rise, cover and chill in the fridge up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before shaping.

Q: What if the dough is too sticky?
A: Add a little flour, a tablespoon at a time, and knead until it is manageable but not dry.

Q: Can I make smaller pizzas with this dough?
A: Yes. Divide the dough into two or more pieces and roll each piece to your desired size.

Easy Pizza Dough

• Author: bennacer-blogbrandinggmail-com
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 70 minutes
• Yield: 2 pizzas 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Make pizza at home with a soft, easy dough that needs few ingredients.

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

1. Proof the yeast: Mix warm water and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on top. Wait 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
3. Combine: Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well. Stir until a rough dough forms.
4. Knead: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. First rise: Put the dough in a greased bowl. Cover it and place in a warm spot. Let it rise 1 hour, until doubled.
6. Shape and use: Punch down the dough. Roll it out for pizza or shape it for stromboli. Add toppings and bake.

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Notes

Use warm water to wake the yeast and don’t add too much flour; the dough should be slightly tacky.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 200
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 6g
• Cholesterol: 0mg