Homemade Pizza Dough
A simple recipe for making pizza dough from scratch at home.
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- •1 cup WaterWarm, 35 to 40 degrees Celsius
- •1 teaspoon Sugar
- •1 packet YeastActive dry yeast
- •3 cups Strong white bread flourHigh protein content
- •1 teaspoon Salt
- •2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1
Heat the water to 35-40°C (95-104°F).
1 min
- 2
Add sugar and yeast to the warm water and set aside for a few minutes to activate.
5 min
- 3
Add strong white bread flour to a bowl.
1 min
- 4
Mix in salt using a whisk.
1 min
- 5
Add olive oil to the flour mixture.
1 min
- 6
Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until combined.
2 min
- 7
Knead the dough by hand for 10 minutes or use a stand mixer for 5-8 minutes.
10 min
- 8
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
1h 0m
- 9
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knock back to remove gas.
2 min
- 10
Divide the dough into four equal pieces for thin crust or two for thick crust.
2 min
- 11
Shape the dough pieces into balls and place on an oiled baking tray, cover with cling film.
5 min
- 12
Let the dough rest for 45 minutes or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for better flavor.
45 min
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