How do I make pizza dough from scratch?

Grab your apron and get ready for a dough-tastic adventure! Learn how to make pizza dough from scratch and be a master pizza chef in no time.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make pizza dough from scratch. Items include: All-purpose flour Salt Sugar Active dry yeast Warm water

All-purpose flour 2 ¼ cups
Salt 1 teaspoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
Warm water 1 cup

Take note
Beware of flour clouds and accidental pizza acrobatics.

1

Mixing the Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Give it a quick whisk to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

2

Preparing the Yeast

In a separate small bowl, dissolve 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast in 1 cup of warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until the yeast becomes foamy.

3

Combining the Mixtures

Pour the yeast mixture into the large mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until a soft dough starts to form.

4

Kneading the Dough

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Start kneading by stretching it away from you with the heels of your hands, then folding it back onto itself. Repeat this process for about 10 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

5

Letting it Rise

Place the dough in a clean, greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.