Homemade Pizza Dough (How To Make)
Learn How To Make Homemade Pizza Dough at home! This step by step guide will teach you how to make a dough recipe that works every time.
Servings: 8
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ tsp. jarred active dry yeast or 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- ½ tsp. sugar
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. cornmeal optional
Instructions
- Place warm (not hot) water and 2 ¼ tsp. jarred active dry yeast or 1 packet active dry yeast in small bowl. Add sugar.
- Let sit for 15 minutes. The mixture will get bubbly and form a film on top of the water.
- In a large bowl, add the water/yeast mixture to flour and salt.
- Begin to mix in a Kitchen Aid mixer using hook attachment.
- Slowly drizzle 1 Tbsp. olive oil into the bowl.
- Knead the dough for 6-8 minutes using the mixer or your hands.
- Scrape the dough off the hook, cover with a wet towel, and let sit for an hour in a warm room.
- Remove dough from bowl and divide in half.
- Flatten dough using hands and/or rolling pin.
- Sprinkle pizza pan with cornmeal (optional).
- Place flattened dough on pan and add favorite toppings.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Notes
Dough must sit for at least 30 minutes. Let it sit longer if possible.
Check out this recipe if you prefer a Homemade Gluten Free Pizza Crust.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal