Easy Recipes Homemade Pizza Dough
This homemade pizza dough is soft, chewy, and perfect for all your favorite toppings. A must-have for easy recipes and family dinners!
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, then stir in the yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until dough begins to form. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes until doubled.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out onto a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Add desired toppings and bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden brown.