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The Best Pizza Dough Recipe

The Best Pizza Dough Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 2-3 pizza crusts 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This pizza dough recipe is easy to make and results in a delicious crust that is perfect for all your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

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  • Main Dough:

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

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Rise and rest: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours. Punch down the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Roll out the dough: Divide the dough into desired portions and roll out into pizza crusts.
  5. Bake: Add toppings and bake in a preheated oven until crust is golden and toppings are cooked.

Notes

  • You can customize this dough by adding herbs or spices to the flour mixture.
  • For a thicker crust, let the dough rise longer before baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg