Adios, pizza delivery! You can make delicious pizza in your own kitchen with this tasty Homemade Pizza Dough recipe. Plus, you can get creative and make it any shape you like—from the normal circle, to square, to heart-shaped! Homemade Pizza Dough is delightfully fluffy, easy to whip up, and is ready for topping in half an hour. Add your favorite sauce and toppings and voila! a delicious pizza is born…without the delivery fee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water, 105-110 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon yeast, active and dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a pizza pan or baking sheet.
Step 3 –Add the cup of warm water to a large bowl.
Step 4 –Combine sugar and yeast in the bowl with the water.
Step 5 –Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes until the contents begin to bubble slightly.
Step 6 –Add in the olive oil and stir to combine.
Step 7 –Add 2 cups of flour and salt.
Step 8 –Mix gently until a sticky ball forms. Add more flour gradually until you reach a dough consistency.
Step 9 –Transfer the dough ball to a floured surface and roll out to desired pizza shape. Prick the dough with a fork to avoid any air pockets.
Step 10 –Pre-bake the dough in the oven for 5 minutes.
Step 11 –Remove the crust from the oven and add desired sauce and pizza toppings.
Step 12 –Return pizza to the lower rack of the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the crust has browned slightly.
Step 13 –Remove from the oven and serve!
