Description
Create delicious homemade pizza with this Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe that’s perfect for any night of the week. This quick and simple recipe allows you to make fresh, customizable dough in under an hour—ideal for busy families. With the kids joining in on the fun, you can enjoy a delightful pizza night together while crafting your favorite toppings. From classic pepperoni to gourmet combinations, this dough serves as the perfect foundation for your culinary creativity.
Ingredients
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- 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for brushing)
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
- Add olive oil and warm water, mixing until combined.
- Gradually stir in another cup of flour until a soft, elastic ball forms; use remaining flour as needed.
- Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover it up, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (30-60 minutes).
- Punch down the risen dough, knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth.
- Roll out into a circle fitting your pizza pan, poke holes with a fork to prevent bubbling, then brush with olive oil.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Add toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg