This quick pizza dough recipe makes wonderful homemade pizza. Flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, and olive oil make dough. After mixing, kneading, and rising for an hour, the dough is flattened out and cooked. This recipe makes a crispy-soft crust. The dough can be topped with your preferred ingredients, making it a terrific family or friend feast. It’s wonderful for meal planning and saving money by preparing pizza at home.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead it for another minute.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
- Transfer the dough to a greased baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Add your desired toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Enjoy your homemade pizza!