The Foolproof Basic Pizza Dough Recipe for Perfect Homemade Pizzas
This pizza dough recipe is perfect for achieving the ideal crust every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 pizza crust 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add the warm water and olive oil.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Shape the dough and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Add your favorite toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
- Let the dough rest longer for a chewier crust.
- Use bread flour for a higher gluten content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of pizza
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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