Pizza Dough Recipe Easy: Foolproof Crust in Minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour (plus a little extra for dusting)
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1 tsp instant yeast (no proofing drama required)
- 1 tsp sugar or honey (to feed the yeast)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus a bit more for the bowl)
- optional 1–2 tablespoons cornmeal or parchment for the baking surface
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Add wet ingredients. Pour in warm water and olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead until smooth. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes, or until it’s soft and elastic. If it sticks, sprinkle in a little flour; if it’s dry, dab in a tiny bit more water.
- First rise. Lightly oil a clean bowl, drop in the dough, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1–2 hours, or until doubled.
- Shape and rest. Punch it down, split if you’re making multiple pies, and let it rest 15–20 minutes. This makes stretching easier.
- Preheat and prepare. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can handle (475–500°F/245–260°C) with a pizza stone or heavy sheet pan inside. If you’ve got cornmeal, dust the surface for easy release.
- Stretch and top. Roll or press the dough into a circle or rectangle. Transfer to a floured surface or parchment, add sauce, cheese, and toppings of your choice.
- Bake to perfection. Slide your crust onto the hot surface and bake 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbly. Slice and enjoy hot.