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Homemade Pizza Dough
Carolina Gomez

Homemade Pizza Dough

Ever since I started making homemade pizza, it's transformed how I spend my Friday nights. There's something incredibly satisfying about crafting your own pizza dough from scratch. Just a few simple ingredients can turn into something truly special. The key to a perfect pizza crust is understanding how each step, from kneading to resting, affects the final result.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 72
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet, pizza pan, or baking stone
  • Clean kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. Activate Yeast: Mix warm water, sugar, and a tablespoon of flour with yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine remaining flour, salt, olive oil, and the yeast mixture.
  3. Knead Dough: Knead until smooth by hand or with a stand mixer. Form into a ball.
  4. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until doubled.
  5. Prepare Dough: Punch down the dough, divide into portions, and roll out to desired thickness on a floured surface.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven, add toppings, and bake until crust is golden brown.

Notes

Nutrition Facts:
  • Calories: 72 per ounce (28g)
  • Carbohydrates: 69%
  • Fat: 17% (3g total fat)
  • Protein: 15%
  • One typical pizza crust (8 slices): ~673 calories