Homemade Pizza Dough

21 minutesPrep time

10 minutesCook time

60 minutesResting time

785 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

1.5 cups

Flour (all-purpose)

1/2 tsp

Yeast (dry)

1/2 tsp

Sugar (granulated)

1 tbsp

Olive oil

Oven, Parchment paper, Mixing bowl, Kitchen towel, Sheet Tray

Step 1
In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar & yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water. Set it aside for 5 min. Add 1/2 cup of flour. Stir & set aside for another 10 min.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the salt, oil & the rest of the water. Whisk or mix it all together.
Step 3
Add the yeast mixture to the bowl of oil & water. Stir.
Step 4
Add the rest of the flour to the bowl. Mix with your hands until it comes together into a ball.
Step 5
Transfer the ball of dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead as you turn the dough over for 10-15 min. It should be smooth & springy!
Step 6
Grease a large bowl with oil. Add the pizza dough. Turn the dough over in the oil. Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Set the bowl in a warm place for 60 min, or until it triples in volume.
Step 7
Remove the plastic wrap & punch down the dough. Form the dough into a ball again.
Step 8
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly flour a pizza pan or baking sheet. Stretch & roll out the dough into the shape of your pan. Pinch the edges to form a crust.
Step 9
Top the dough with your favorite sauce & toppings.
Step 10
Bake for 10 min at 450°F.
Step 11
It's pizza time!