Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
Simple, homemade pizza dough is a baker's best friend. Easy to make, and delicious to eat. With only 5 ingredients, it's perfect for pizza night, or to make ahead and freeze.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ teaspoons rapid-rise or instant dry yeast 1 packet *see note
- 1 - 1 ¼ cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the bowl
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. With the mixer running on low speed (with paddle attachment), drizzle in warm water and olive oil until combined with the flour. Add water as needed for consistency. The dough should be slightly tacky.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. This should only take a minute or two. Form the dough into a ball.
- Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl coated in olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm draft-free area until the dough doubles in volume, about 30 minutes.
- Punch down, and divide into 2 balls of dough that will later form two pizzas. The dough can be used immediately, stored in the refrigerator, or frozen. If refrigerated, it’s best if used within 24 hours.
Notes
Yeast
If you’re using active dry yeast, add the yeast to ½ cup of warm water. Add the sugar and let stand until the yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes. After proofing, add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and blend just until the dough forms.Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg