There’s something magical about making pizza at home, especially when it starts with homemade dough. Forget the store-bought stuff—creating your own dough is easier than you think and tastes so much better. Ready to learn the secrets to perfect pizza dough? Let’s get rolling!
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions:
- Sprinkle the yeast over warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add sugar, olive oil, and salt, then stir.
- Gradually mix in 3 ½ cups of flour, one cup at a time, until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball, and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm area for about 1 ½ hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide it into two portions, and stretch each into a 12-inch circle.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Add toppings and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
