Description
This artisan pizza dough recipe yields a crispy, chewy, and bubbly crust, perfect for homemade pizzas.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions.
- Roll out each portion on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Add your favorite toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- For best results, use a pizza stone in the oven.
- Let the dough rest for a few minutes after rolling it out for easier handling.
- This dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: artisan pizza dough, crispy crust, chewy crust, homemade pizza