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Homemade Pizza Dough

This easy Pizza Dough recipe is perfect for beginners. Soft, homemade pizza crust with a list of simple ingredients that you most likely already have on hand. One-Bowl and only a few minutes of kneading.
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 2 (10 inch) or 1 (14/15 inch) pizza
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

  • 2 cups + 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons bread flour 300g
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Scant 1 cup water lukewarm*
  • 3/4 teaspoon active yeast
  • 1 teaspoon oil

Instructions

  • Whisk together the flours and salt in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Stir the warm water, yeast, and oil in small measuring cup until just combined.
  • Slowly stir the yeast mixture into the flour until combined, using a wooden spoon or fingers.
  • Let the dough rest 15 minutes.
  • Using your hands, or the dough hook of a stand mixer, knead dough until smooth. About 3 minutes.
  • Divide the dough in half and shape into round balls.
  • Cover with dampened cloth and rise 4 hours at room temperature 8-12 hours in the refrigerator.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to the hottest temperature with a pizza stone inside.
  • Using your fingers, stretch and shape into rounds on parchment paper.
  • With a pizza paddle, transfer the pizza to a heated hot stone.
  • Let cook no longer than 5 minutes and carefully remove parchment.
  • Finish cooking 5-10 minutes

Notes

  • *Scant is slightly under the 1 cup measuring point.
  • Be careful! Using a high temperature with parchment paper can be tricky. Avoid leaving it in the oven for too long.
  • This recipe tastes better the longer it raises. Try letting it rise in the refrigerator.
HOW TO FREEZE PIZZA DOUGH
    Make the dough through shaping into rounds. Wrap tightly in plastic and place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.When ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and let rest on the counter for 1 to 2 hours before shaping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Sevings