How do I make homemade pizza dough?

Experience the joy of making pizza from scratch with our homemade pizza dough recipe. Delicious, customizable, and so much fun!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make homemade pizza dough. Items include: all-purpose flour salt sugar active dry yeast warm water olive oil

all-purpose flour 3 and 1/2 cups
salt 1 teaspoon
sugar 1 tablespoon
active dry yeast 2 and 1/4 teaspoons
warm water 1 and 1/2 cups
olive oil 2 tablespoons

Take note
Be careful while handling hot items in the kitchen and keep the dough away from your pet dog, they're natural enemies!

1

Gather the Ingredients

Before we dive into the dough making process, let's gather all the necessary ingredients. You'll need 3 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 and 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast, 1 and 1/2 cups of warm water, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Now that you have everything ready, let's move on to the next step!

2

Mix and Knead the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Sprinkle some flour on a clean surface, transfer the dough, and start kneading it. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

3

Let the Dough Rise

Now that you've put your muscles to work, it's time to let the dough rest and rise. Grease a large bowl with olive oil and place the dough in it. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size. This is the perfect time to catch up on your favorite TV show or practice juggling.

4

Punch down and Divide the Dough

Once the dough has risen to perfection, it's time for a little exercise. Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles that may have formed. Divide the dough into two equal portions. This will give you enough dough to make two delicious pizzas. If you're feeling like a pizza party, you can divide it into more portions.

5

Shape and Bake the Dough

Flour your hands and the working surface to prevent the dough from sticking. Take one portion of the dough and start shaping it into a round or rectangular pizza base of your choice. Place the shaped dough on a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process with the remaining dough. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and bake the pizzas for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Time to unleash your inner pizza artist!